Pancreatitis Resources
For more information on pancreatitis, please visit the following resources: National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse: Pancreatitis...
View ArticlePancreatitis Prevention
Reducing Unhealthy Activities Quitting drinking alcohol can be a good step toward preventing pancreatitis. Additionally, the cessation of alcohol consumption can also help with a number of other vital...
View ArticleAlternative Pancreatitis Treatment
Alternative Medicine Review While alternative medicine can be used to help with symptoms, medical attention should be sought for all suspected pancreatitis. Alternative medicine is not a substitute for...
View ArticleTraditional Pancreatitis Treatment
Hospitalization Typically, patients with pancreatitis require hospitalization. The hospital will be able to stabilize the patient’s condition and control the pancreatic inflammation caused by...
View ArticlePancreatitis Causes
Enzyme Activation Pancreatitis develops when a patient’s digestive enzymes that are produced within the pancreas become activated while they are located inside the pancreas. This causes damage to the...
View ArticlePancreatitis Symptoms
Acute Pancreatitis Symptoms The primary symptom of acute pancreatitis is an aching pain in the upper abdominal area. In cases of acute pancreatitis, the pain will typically radiate to the patient’s...
View ArticlePancreatitis Overview
What Is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. An individual’s pancreas is a flat, long gland that is located in the upper abdomen. Its position can be described as tucked...
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