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     • Pancreatitis is the swelling (inflammation) of the pancreas. It may be sudden (acute) or ongoing (chronic). The most common causes are alcohol abuse and lumps of solid material (gallstones) in the gallbladder. The goal for treatment is to rest the pancreas and let it heal. You will likely be in the hospital for a few days.
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   What causes severe pancreatitis?

   • Severe pancreatitis can also harm other vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Chronic pancreatitis is long-lasting inflammation. It most often happens after an episode of acute pancreatitis. Another top cause is drinking lots of alcohol for a long period of time.

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   What happens if pancreatitis is repeated?

   • Repeat episodes of acute pancreatitis can also lead to chronic pancreatitis. If your pancreas becomes inflamed too many times from repeated stress and injury, your body may learn to keep it constantly inflamed, even after the injury has stopped. Can you die from pancreatitis? You can die from complications of acute pancreatitis if it’s very severe.

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   What is the treatment for chronic pancreatitis?

   • Surgery can be used to treat severe pain in people with chronic pancreatitis. Patients with gallstones in the opening of their pancreas (the pancreatic duct) may benefit from endoscopic surgery and a treatment called lithotripsy. Lithotripsy involves using shock waves to break the stones into smaller pieces.

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   What if I have chronic pancreatitis?

   • Surgery may also be an option for those experiencing severe pain. Living with chronic pain can cause mental as well as physical strain. See a GP if you're experiencing stress, anxiety or depression caused by chronic pancreatitis. Some people with chronic pancreatitis will eventually develop a type of diabetes known as type 3c diabetes.

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   Is chronic pancreatitis life threatening?

   • Chronic pancreatitis also causes complications, but they develop more slowly and aren’t directly life-threatening. Most complications are manageable with treatment. Complications of severe acute pancreatitis include: Necrosis and infection.

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   What happens if you have severe acute pancreatitis?

   • Those with severe acute pancreatitis can develop complications that require further treatment and may need to be admitted to a high-dependency unit or intensive care unit (ICU). Recovery may take much longer from severe acute pancreatitis, and there's a risk it could be fatal.

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3. www.nhs.uk › conditions › chronic-pancreatitisChronic pancreatitis - NHS

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   The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is drinking excessive amounts of alcohol over many years. This can cause repeated episodes of acute pancreatitis, which results in increasing damage to the organ. Find out more about alcohol misuse. In children the most common cause is cystic fibrosis.

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4. www.webmd.com › digestive-diseases-pancreatitisPancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments, Tests

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   Sep 14, 2023 · Pancreatitis Causes. Acute pancreatitis causes include: Drinking lots of alcohol; Gallstones; Autoimmune diseases; Infections; Medications; Metabolic disorders; Surgery; Trauma to the belly area

5. www.bupa.co.uk › digestive-gut-health › pancreatitisPancreatitis: Symptoms, causes and treatment | Bupa UK

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   If you smoke or drink alcohol, your doctor will recommend that you stop. This may help reduce the risk of complications and attacks of acute pancreatitis. Your doctor can advise you on local stop-smoking services or specialist alcohol services.

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   When you have pancreatitis, your body doesn’t absorb fat and protein from your food as it should. Being in pain may also mean you don’t feel like eating as much. This can lead to malnutrition – which means you’re underweight or not getting enough nutrients. If you have signs of malnutrition, your doctor or dietitian may suggest making some changes ...

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   Your doctor can give you advice on managing any pain you have. For mild pain, this may involve taking over-the-counter painkillers, like paracetamol and ibuprofen. If necessary, your doctor can prescribe a stronger painkiller called tramadol. Your doctor may also suggest taking antidepressant medicines or painkillers for nerve pain. These can work ...

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   If you have certain complications or your pain doesn’t get better with other treatments, your doctor may suggest an operation. These procedures could include: 1. draining any cysts that develop on your pancreas 2. putting in a tube (called a stent) to help drain fluid from your pancreas 3. removing or destroying gallstones or other stones in your p...

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6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsPancreatitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Pancreatitis can occur suddenly or build up over time. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this digestive system disorder that can cause serious illness.

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   What are the most common causes of pancreatitis? The top two causes of pancreatitis are: Gallstones. Heavy drinking. These causes together represent about 80% of pancreatitis cases. Gallstone pancreatitis. Your common bile duct empties bile from your gallbladder into your intestine through the same opening as your pancreatic duct.

8. www.nhs.uk › conditions › acute-pancreatitisAcute pancreatitis - Treatment - NHS

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   Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Complications. Prevention. Acute pancreatitis is treated in hospital, where you'll be closely monitored for signs of serious problems and given supportive treatment, such as fluids and oxygen. People with mild acute pancreatitis usually start to get better within a week and experience either no further problems, or ...

9. www.nhs.uk › conditions › chronic-pancreatitisChronic pancreatitis - Treatment - NHS

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   In the most serious cases of chronic pancreatitis, where the pancreas has been extensively damaged, it may be necessary to remove the entire pancreas (total pancreatectomy). This can be very effective in treating pain, but you wont be able to produce the insulin that's needed by your body any more.