Chronic Pancreatitis Quiz
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Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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What is Chronic Pancreatitis?
Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by dysfunction related to irreversible damage of the pancreas. Symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea and blood sugar elevation. Your pancreas can longer produce certain enzymes needed for digestion and and sugar control. Fat cannot be broken down properly and will pass through the body creating greasy stools. Food products cannot be broken down properly resulting in nutrient deficiency. Insulin is no longer produced at the level needed resulting in elevated blood sugars.The most common causes is excessive alcohol use over a long period of time. Other causes include immune system diseases, obstruction of the pancreatic duct by a cancer, cystic fibrosis, and hereditary diseases.
Typical Symptoms of Chronic Pancreatitis
Abdominal pain
Skin or eyes turning yellow
Abdominal pain worsens after drinking alcohol
Recent weight loss
Stomach feels bloated
Pain when pressing down on the abdomen
Upper central abdominal pain
History of pancreatitis
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Chronic Pancreatitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have a stomach ache?
Are your eyes or skin turning yellow?
Do you get stomach pain when you drink alcohol?
Did you lose weight recently?
Do you feel that your abdomen or stomach is bloated?
Treatmentof Chronic Pancreatitis
Treatment for chronic pancreatitis aims to reduce pain and improve digestive function with medication. It is important to avoid alcohol. Complete cessation of smoking is recommended as it is a risk factor for progression of chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
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References
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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31318-0/fulltext
Kleeff J, Whitcomb DC, Shimosegawa T, Esposito I, Lerch MM, Gress T, Mayerle J, Drewes AM, Rebours V, Akisik F, Muñoz JED, Neoptolemos JP. Chronic pancreatitis. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2017 Sep 7;3:17060. doi: 10.1038/nrdp.2017.60. PMID: 28880010.
https://www.nature.com/articles/nrdp201760
Singh VK, Yadav D, Garg PK. Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Pancreatitis: A Review. JAMA. 2019 Dec 24;322(24):2422-2434. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.19411. PMID: 31860051.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2757821
Yang D, Forsmark CE. Chronic pancreatitis. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2017 Sep;33(5):396-403. doi: 10.1097/MOG.0000000000000377. PMID: 28771447.
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O'Brien SJ, Omer E. Chronic Pancreatitis and Nutrition Therapy. Nutr Clin Pract. 2019 Oct;34 Suppl 1:S13-S26. doi: 10.1002/ncp.10379. PMID: 31535736.
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American College of Gastroenterology
https://gi.org/topics/pancreatitis-acute-and-chronic/
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Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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