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What is the the medical term meaning inflammation of the liver and pancreas?
No: Hepatitis means inflammation of the Liver.
Can Acute Chemical Pancreatitis such as that brought on post surgery ever lead to Chronic Pancreatitis?
It could but probably would not. Acute pancreatitis is usually temporary due to alcohol, drugs, ect. Things that can be changed or eliminated entirely. Chronic pancreatitis is caused by other things. Gallstones, problems with the pancreas itself, ect. But with either type of pancreatitis diet plays a big part. People that suffer from chronic pancreatitis learn very quickly what can be tolerated and what cannot. And either kind of pancreatitis can be deadly, and is extremely painful.
What over the counter medications can i take for pancreatitis pain?
You should be on prescription pain medication if you have pancreatitis - it's a pretty painful condition that requires strong antibiotics to cure. Ask your doctor if he or she will write you a prescription until the condition is cured, because ibuprofen or acetaminophen is not going to be strong enough.
How does the pancreas prevent digesting itself with the peptidases it produces?
Pancreatic enzymes aren't "activated" until they reach the small intestine. If they're activated just after they're produced, pancreatitis can result as the enzymes try to digest the pancreas. Pancreatitis is very painful and often fatal. I have a cat with chronic pancreatitis who has to take steroids, probiotics, nutritional supplements, and antibiotics. Pancreatic enzymes aren't "activated" until they reach the small intestine. If they're activated just after they're produced, pancreatitis can result as the enzymes try to digest the pancreas. Pancreatitis is very painful and often fatal. I have a cat with chronic pancreatitis who has to take steroids, probiotics, nutritional supplements, and antibiotics.
Can pancreatitis cause lethargy?
Pancreatitis in cats may cause lethargy.
What is lung pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis literally means "Inflammation of the Pancreas". Your lungs and pancreas are not part of the same system so lung pancreatitis doesn't exist.
Is jaundice normal with pancreatitis?
Jaundice is a condition that can occur in severe cases of Pancreatitis. Most often, jaundice occurs in patients who have contracted pancreatitis due to alcohol abuse.
Can you eat tuna with pancreatitis?
well i have pancreatitis too but too bad no you cant sorry pal
What is the difference between pancreatitis and hepatitis?
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas whereas hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.
What is the condition known as chronic pancreatitis?
Chronic pancreatitis--or continuing inflammation of the pancreas that results in permanent damage to this organ--can develop from long-standing, recurring episodes of acute (periodic) pancreatitis.
Can amoxicillin trigger Pancreatitis?
no
Does milk have any effect to pancreatitis treatment?
yes in case of pancreatitis patient is kept on nil per mouth
