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You cannot get pancreatitis from menstruation. Pancreatitis is literally an inflammation of the pancreas, the organ that produces the body's insulin and secretes digestive enzymes to break down the proteins in the stomach.
Alcohol abuse and gallstones are the two main causes of pancreatitis, accounting for 80%-90% of all cases. Pancreatitis from alcohol use usually occurs in patients who have been long-term alcohol drinkers for at least five to seven years. Most cases of chronic pancreatitis are due to alcohol abuse. Pancreatitis is often already chronic by the first time the person seeks medical attention (usually for severe pain).
Gallstones form from a buildup of material within the gallbladder, another organ in the abdomen (please see previous illustration). A gallstone can block the pancreatic duct, trapping digestive juices inside the pancreas. Pancreatitis due to gallstones tends to occur most often in women older than 50 years of age.
The remaining 10%-20% of cases of pancreatitis have various causes, including the following:
- medications,
- exposure to certain chemicals,
- injury (trauma), as might happen in a car accident or bad fall leading to abdominal trauma,
- hereditary disease,
- surgery and certain medical procedures,
- infections such as mumps (not common),
- abnormalities of the pancreas or intestine, or
- high fat levels in the blood
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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.
What is the difference between pancreatitis and hepatitis?
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas whereas hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.
Can you eat tuna with pancreatitis?
well i have pancreatitis too but too bad no you cant sorry pal
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.
Is pancreatitis painful?
Yes, the pancreas is inflamed and often times infected during pancreatitis making it a painful condition. IV or oral pain medication is often paired with the treatment of pancreatitis.
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.
Cramps and severe pains in my abdmin could be?
This could be related to menstruation, pregnancy, appendicitis, pancreatitis, colitis, ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy... The list can be very long. It is recommended to seek medical care as severe pain can be a sign of serious medical condition.
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
Can you get pancreatitis back once gallbladder is removed?
You can most certainly develop pancreatitis after having your gall bladder removed. The gall bladder and pancreas share the same common bile duct and often times agitation to that area can stir up acute chemical pancreatitis.
