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    Common Disorders of The Pancreas

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    There are several common disorders of the pancreas including acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer. Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas usually caused by gallstones and associated with severe abdominal pain. Chronic pancreatitis is the progressive destruction of the pancreas most often caused by alcohol abuse and characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea. Hereditary pancreatitis is related to genetic abnormalities that can cause recurrent acute attacks leading to chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatic cancer accounts for over 37,000 new cases annually in the US and is resistant to treatment, often presenting without symptoms until late stages.

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    There are several common disorders of the pancreas including acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer. Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas usually caused by gallstones and associated with severe abdominal pain. Chronic pancreatitis is the progressive destruction of the pancreas most often caused by alcohol abuse and characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea. Hereditary pancreatitis is related to genetic abnormalities that can cause recurrent acute attacks leading to chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatic cancer accounts for over 37,000 new cases annually in the US and is resistant to treatment, often presenting without symptoms until late stages.

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    There are several common disorders of the pancreas including acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer. Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas usually caused by gallstones and associated with severe abdominal pain. Chronic pancreatitis is the progressive destruction of the pancreas most often caused by alcohol abuse and characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea. Hereditary pancreatitis is related to genetic abnormalities that can cause recurrent acute attacks leading to chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatic cancer accounts for over 37,000 new cases annually in the US and is resistant to treatment, often presenting without symptoms until late stages.

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    Common Disorders of The Pancreas

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    There are several common disorders of the pancreas including acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer. Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas usually caused by gallstones and associated with severe abdominal pain. Chronic pancreatitis is the progressive destruction of the pancreas most often caused by alcohol abuse and characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea. Hereditary pancreatitis is related to genetic abnormalities that can cause recurrent acute attacks leading to chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatic cancer accounts for over 37,000 new cases annually in the US and is resistant to treatment, often presenting without symptoms until late stages.

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    COMMON DISORDERS OF THE PANCREAS

    There are a variety of disorders of the pancreas including acute pancreatitis, chronic
    pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer.

    Acute Pancreatitis

    Acute pancreatitis is a sudden attack causing inflammation of the pancreas and is usually
    associated with severe upper abdominal pain. The pain may be severe and last several
    days. Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating,
    and fever. In the United States, the most common cause of acute pancreatitis is
    gallstones. Other causes include chronic alcohol consumption, hereditary conditions,
    trauma, medications, infections, electrolyte abnormalities, high lipid levels, hormonal
    abnormalities, or other unknown causes. The treatment is usually supportive with
    medications showing no benefit. Most patients with acute pancreatitis recover
    completely.

    Chronic Pancreatitis

    Chronic pancreatitis is the progressive disorder associated with the destruction of the
    pancreas. The disease is more common in men and usually develops in persons between
    30 and 40 years of age. Initially, chronic pancreatitis may be confused with acute
    pancreatitis because the symptoms are similar. The most common symptoms are upper
    abdominal pain and diarrhea. As the disease becomes more chronic, patients can develop
    malnutrition and weight loss. If the pancreas becomes destroyed in the latter stages of the
    disease, patients may develop diabetes mellitus.
    The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis in the United States is chronic alcohol
    consumption. Additional causes include cystic fibrosis and other hereditary disorders
    ofthe pancreas. For a significant percentage of patients there is no known cause. More
    research is needed to determine other causes of the disease. The treatment for chronic
    pancreatitis depends on the symptoms. Most therapies center on pain management and
    nutritional support. Oral pancreatic enzyme supplements are used to aid in the digestion
    of food. Patients who develop diabetes require insulin to control blood sugar. The
    avoidance of alcohol is central to therapy.

    Hereditary Pancreatitis

    In some cases, pancreatitis is related to inherited abnormalities of the pancreas or


    intestine. Acute recurrent attacks of pancreatitis early in li fe (under age 30) can often
    progress to chronic pancreatitis. The most common inherited disorder that leads to
    chronic pancreatitis is cystic fibrosis. Recent research demonstrates genetic testing can be
    a valuable tool in identifying patients predisposed to hereditary pancreatitis. As in
    chronic pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis is a progressive disease with a high risk of
    permanent problems. Patients with these disorders may have chronic pain, diarrhea,
    malnutrition, or diabetes. Treatment focuses on pain control and pancreatic enzyme
    replacement.

    Pancreatic Cancer

    Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer death in men and the fifth
    in women. It accounts for more than 37,000 new cases per year in the United States.
    Cancer of the pancreas is resistant to many standard treatments including chemotherapy
    and radiation therapy. This cancer grows insidiously and initially does not cause
    symptoms. The classic presentation of pancreatic cancer is referred to as painless
    jaundice, a yellowish skin discoloration with no other symptoms. The diagnosis is usually
    made using different radiographic imaging techniques.

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