Common signs and symptoms of chronic pancreatitis include severe upper abdominal pain that can sometimes travel along the back and is more intense following a meal, as well as nausea and vomiting, more commonly occurring during episodes of pain.
As the condition progresses, the episodes of pain become more frequent and severe. Some individuals will experience constant abdominal pain.
As chronic pancreatitis progresses, and the ability of the pancreas to produce digestive juices deteriorates, the following symptoms may appear:
Eventually, the pancreas may not be able to produce insulin at all, leading to type 1 diabetes, which can produce the following symptoms:
Whereas there are causes of chronic pancreatitis that are unknown; several factors have been identified to cause chronic pancreatitis:
Since there are no specific tests done to diagnose chronic pancreatitis but below are some of the common tests ordered by Chronic Pancreatitis doctor to detect swelling and inflammation in the pancreas.
Treatment of chronic pancreatitis
Early diagnosis and treatment are important to ease a person’s life and the right treatment can help save or slow the damage done to the pancreas.
