by admin | Mar 24, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver
What should I know about pancreatitis? What is the medical definition of pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. Of the many causes of pancreatitis, the most common are alcohol consumption and gallstones. How do I know if I have pancreatitis?...
by admin | Mar 22, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver
Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies behind the lower part of your stomach. Your pancreas releases enzymes that aid digestion and produces hormones that help manage your blood sugar. Several types of growths can...
by admin | Mar 22, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver
What is abdominal pain? Abdominal pain is discomfort anywhere in your belly — from ribs to pelvis. It’s often called ‘stomach’ pain or a ‘stomach’ ache, although the pain can be coming from any number of internal organs besides your stomach. A brief episode of pain is...
by admin | Mar 22, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver
Acute pancreatitis means inflammation of the pancreas that develops quickly. The main symptom is tummy (abdominal) pain. It usually settles in a few days but sometimes it becomes severe and very serious. The most common causes of acute pancreatitis are gallstones and...
by admin | Mar 22, 2022 | Gastroenterology, Liver
Chronic pancreatitis is a long-term progressive inflammatory disease of the pancreas that leads to permanent breakdown of the structure and function of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland organ that is located in the abdomen, behind the stomach and below the...
