Acute Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis
The pancreas is a large gland positioned beside the duodenum and behind the stomach whose primary function is to enhance the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fat by secreting special digestive enzymes into the small intestine. It secretes the hormones insulin, glucagon, pancreatic polypeptide and somatostatin into the bloodstream to facilitate blood glucose metabolism (Huether & McCance, 2017, p. 901-902).
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas which can be characterized by edema, and obliteration of pancreatic tissues caused by autoimmune digestive enzymes. Pancreatitis may lead to multi-organ failure and even death. Pancreatitis can be either acute or chronic depending on diagnosis, severity, and symptoms …show more content…
This is triggered by the release of activated enzymes into the pancreas and peri-pancreatic tissues. Gallstones and excessive consumption of alcohol are the most common causes of acute pancreatitis. Smoking, high triglyceride levels, elevated calcium levels, abdominal injury, viral diseases, and genetic predispositions among other causes are also known causes of acute pancreatitis. (American College of Gastroenterology, 2016)
Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting are symptoms of acute pancreatitis. The abdominal pain is usually in the epigastric region radiating to the back. This is accompanied by elevated serum levels of amylase, lipase, or both and by radiographic evidence of pancreatic inflammation, edema or necrosis. Although pancreatic morphology and function may recover after an episode, complete recovery is unlikely if the initial damage is substantial, particularly if the original episode is associated with significant pancreatic necrosis (Skipworth, 2014, …show more content…
Suppose the pain is hard to control, the patient might be referred to a specialist in chronic pain management. Sometimes, pain reprieve may necessitate radiologic, endoscopic, or surgical medication. On the off chance that a patient’s pancreas is observed to be not able to synthesize sufficient enzymes for digestion, protein supplements can be initiated. Likewise, if glucose level is high and not controlled by eating regimen or oral drugs, insulin might be needed. Staying away from alcohol is critical. Smoking must be completely stopped as it is a risk factor for pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer progression. In some patients, there is likewise the alternative of surgically removing the pancreas to diminish pain and transplanting the pancreas islets into the liver to possibly avert diabetes. Since perpetual pancreatitis is likewise a risk factor for pancreatic tumor, a physician should liaise with patients to reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer development. (Baker et al.,
The pancreas is a large gland positioned beside the duodenum and behind the stomach whose primary function is to enhance the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fat by secreting special digestive enzymes into the small intestine. It secretes the hormones insulin, glucagon, pancreatic polypeptide and somatostatin into the bloodstream to facilitate blood glucose metabolism (Huether & McCance, 2017, p. 901-902).
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas which can be characterized by edema, and obliteration of pancreatic tissues caused by autoimmune digestive enzymes. Pancreatitis may lead to multi-organ failure and even death. Pancreatitis can be either acute or chronic depending on diagnosis, severity, and symptoms …show more content…
This is triggered by the release of activated enzymes into the pancreas and peri-pancreatic tissues. Gallstones and excessive consumption of alcohol are the most common causes of acute pancreatitis. Smoking, high triglyceride levels, elevated calcium levels, abdominal injury, viral diseases, and genetic predispositions among other causes are also known causes of acute pancreatitis. (American College of Gastroenterology, 2016)
Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting are symptoms of acute pancreatitis. The abdominal pain is usually in the epigastric region radiating to the back. This is accompanied by elevated serum levels of amylase, lipase, or both and by radiographic evidence of pancreatic inflammation, edema or necrosis. Although pancreatic morphology and function may recover after an episode, complete recovery is unlikely if the initial damage is substantial, particularly if the original episode is associated with significant pancreatic necrosis (Skipworth, 2014, …show more content…
Suppose the pain is hard to control, the patient might be referred to a specialist in chronic pain management. Sometimes, pain reprieve may necessitate radiologic, endoscopic, or surgical medication. On the off chance that a patient’s pancreas is observed to be not able to synthesize sufficient enzymes for digestion, protein supplements can be initiated. Likewise, if glucose level is high and not controlled by eating regimen or oral drugs, insulin might be needed. Staying away from alcohol is critical. Smoking must be completely stopped as it is a risk factor for pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer progression. In some patients, there is likewise the alternative of surgically removing the pancreas to diminish pain and transplanting the pancreas islets into the liver to possibly avert diabetes. Since perpetual pancreatitis is likewise a risk factor for pancreatic tumor, a physician should liaise with patients to reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer development. (Baker et al.,