Pancreatitis
I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being skin deep. That's deep enough. What do you want, an adorable pancreas - Jean Kerr
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Pancreatitis - Idiopathic, Hereditary or Autoimmune?
Have you been diagnosed with Pancreatitis? If so, and I would imagine you or someone you hold dear has been diagnosed with Pancreatitis or you wouldn't be reading this blog - Do you know what caused your Acute pancreatitis and/or Chronic Pancreatitis?
There are a lot of reasons you may have Pancreatitis. You could be an alcoholic. Alcoholism is the number one cause of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis. But ...
That doesn't mean you have to be an alchy to have panc. You could have suffered gallstone pancreatitis because gallstones are the number two cause. And you could have suffered a severe abdominal trauma, hade a side effect from a drug such as Byetta (used to treat diabetes)…
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Sugars that coat proteins are a possible drug target for pancreatitis
CA19-9 is a complex sugar structure that coats proteins. Elevated levels of CA19-9 was found to cause inflammation in the pancreas in mice and promote rapid progression to pancreatic cancer. By neutralizing the functions of CA19-9 with antibodies, researchers were able to reduce and even prevent pancreatic damage in animal models.
Alcohol and smoking as risk factors in an epidemiology study of patients with chronic pancreatitis.
Smoking appears to be a major factor in the development of chronic pancreatitis...The frequency of alcohol-related CP at tertiary US referral centers is lower than expected. Idiopathic CP and nonalcohol etiologies represent a large subgroup, particularly among women. Smoking is an independent risk factor for idiopathic CP.
Diagnosing Pancreatitis: Getting Diagnosed Can Be Difficult
One of the reasons diagnosing pancreatitis can be difficult is simply that when it comes to pancreatitis doctors can be dumber than bags of barber hair or at least seem to be because they don’t listen. They are in too big of a hurry to see their next patient, are thinking about their golf tee time or simply don’t give a shit because it isn’t them who is in agony.
Long-term view for chronic pancreatitis
Whereas diagnosing acute pancreatitis is largely a matter of testing serum amylase and lipase, these pancreatic enzymes may not be elevated in patients with chronic pancreatitis. Likewise, the pain profile for chronic pancreatitis can be highly variable.
Managing severe acute pancreatitis
The clinical spectrum of acute pancreatitis ranges from mild to life-threatening, reflecting interstitial (death rate < 1%) to necrotizing histology (the latter associated with a 25% risk of death if the pancreatitis becomes infected and a 10% risk if it is sterile).
Researchers Invent Jell-O-Based Testing For Pancreatitis
Using little more than Jell-O, aluminum foil, milk protein, and a 12-cent LED, University of Texas scientists have hacked together a super-cheap, fast-acting detector for pancreatitis.
Why Does This Fit 30-Year-Old Keep Getting Pancreatitis?
I hoped that an endoscopic ultrasound might find a microscopic stone or perhaps a blockage in one of Alex’s pancreatic ducts, or even some signs of chronic inflammation that might give us a clue to the cause.
Pancreatitis - Idiopathic, Hereditary or Autoimmune?
There are a lot of reasons you may have Pancreatitis. You could be an alcoholic. Alcoholism is the number one cause of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis. But ...
Beating Pancreatitis
How to beat panctreatitis and promote pancreas healing.
Childhood Pancreatitis
If you have a child or loved one living with pancreatitis, have received a diagnosis of pancreatitis, or think your child many have pancreatitis; you have come to the right place. Pancreatitis is rare in children, but it does exist. There are a few known causes including trauma to the pancreas and hereditary (genetic) dispositions.
Overcoming Pancreatitis
Overcoming Pancreatitis is vastly different than other pancreatitis blogs. I discovered that a strict pacreatitis diet and certain supplements eliminate the inflammation and help healing begin. I am sharing exactly what I do so that you too can begin Overcoming Pancreatitis.
Pancreas Tomorrow
My name is Julie Bernal and I am here to share my story with hopes to raise awareness about my illnesses and to keep people informed about my health. I know every case is different, but I hope sharing my story may help others feel less alone as they may also face common heath issues or battles.
Pancreas.org
Most cases of acute pancreatitis in the United States are due to gallstones or heavy alcohol consumption. Other causes include certain prescription drugs, trauma or surgery to the abdomen, or abnormalities of the pancreas or intestine. In rare cases, the disease may result from infections, such as mumps. In about 15 percent of cases of acute pancreatitis, the cause is unknown.
The National Pancreas Foundation
Chronic pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal or improve—it gets worse over time and leads to permanent damage. Chronic pancreatitis eventually impairs a patient’s ability to digest food and make pancreatic hormones. Industrialized countries have estimated that approximately 3.5 to 10 people in every 100,000 develop chronic pancreatitis. Chronic pancreatitis often develops in patients between the ages of 30 and 40, and is more common in men than women.
Living With Pancreatitis
Finding joy, happiness and food amongst my days filled with Chronic Pancreatitis. This blog is my experience, strength and hope as it relates to pancreatitis.
eMedicineHealth
Pancreatitis may be acute (new, short-term) or chronic (ongoing, long-term). Either type can be very severe, even life-threatening. Either type can have serious complications.
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