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| | MUSC DDC - Diseases: Pancreas & Biliary Tree |
 | | Most patients with chronic pancreatitis are treated by abstaining from alcohol, medicines for pain relief, nutritional support, and replacement (by mouth) of missing digestive enzymes. | | | ERCP techniques have limited application in treatment of patients with chronic pancreatitis. | | | The blood levels of amylase and lipase are usually not raised in patients with chronic pancreatitis (as opposed to acute pancreatitis) – because the pancreas may no longer make much amylase or lipase. |
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http://www.ddc.musc.edu/ddc_pub/digestiveProbs/diseases/pancBiliary/pancreatitis.htm
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| | Pancreatitis |
| | If pancreatic pseudocysts occur and are considered large enough to interfere with the pancreas's healing, your doctor may drain or surgically remove them. | | | Relieving pain is the first step in treating chronic pancreatitis. | | | When gallstone surgery can be scheduled depends on how severe the pancreatitis is. If the pancreatitis is mild, gallstone surgery may proceed within about a week. |
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http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/pancreatitis
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| | Pancreatitis |
| | Pancreatic pseudocysts may shrink on their own (in 25-40% of cases) or may continue to expand, requiring needle aspiration or surgery. | | | A pancreatic abscess can be drained by a needle inserted through the abdomen and into the collection of pus (percutaneous needle aspiration). | | | When a patient is extremely ill from pancreatitis, however, such surgery may need to be delayed until any infection is treated, and the patient's condition stabilizes. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/pancreatitis.jsp
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| | Because medical treatments for severe pancreatic pain aren't always effective, people with pancreatitis may become addicted to pain medications. | | | A team approach involving a chemical dependency counselor and a psychologist trained in cognitive therapy may be the most helpful. | | | A few people with chronic pancreatitis never experience discomfort, but most have intermittent bouts of abdominal pain that can be severe. |
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00371.html
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| | Pancreatitis - Canine |
| | Pancreatitis can be acute and only occur once in a dog's lifetime or it can become chronic and keep returning over and over again. | | | pancreatitis or that there is a problem such as pancreatic cancer that is | | | Hyperadrenocorticism, a naturally occurring overproduction of corticosteriods that is fairly common in dogs may also lead to an increased susceptibility to pancreatitis. |
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http://www.vetinfo.com/dpancrea.html
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| | eMedicine - Pancreatitis : Article by Ghattas Khoury, MD |
| | The use of contrast material intravenously is yet to be proved detrimental on the microcirculation of the pancreas in cases of severe necrotizing pancreatitis. | | | This process is known as acute edematous pancreatitis. | | | Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic354.htm
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| | National Pancreas Foundation |
| | Kid2Kid Fund Make a difference in the life of a child with pancreatitis. |
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http://www.pancreasfoundation.org
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| | Pancreatitis Supporters' Network ... index page |
| | The Network was set up to educate both the public and the medical profession about the condition known as Pancreatitis. | | | There are also sections where you can learn from others' experiences, and, if you wish, exchange information and views. | | | List of Pain Relief Drugs taken by Pancreatitis Patients about Pancreatitis |
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http://www.pancreatitis.org.uk
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| | Index |
| | The Pancreatitis Association, International was established August 1999 to advance the research and study beyond the basics. | | | This is an avenue to promote sharing of conventional and alternative therapies in a common goal to improve the quality of our lives. | | | If you would like to contribute to the United way for pancreatitis research go to http://www.pancreas.org/cure.html |
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http://www.top5plus5.com
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| | PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Pancreatitis |
| | Trauma to the central nervous system has been associated with the onset of actue pancreatitis in humans and in dogs. | | | Fine needle biopsy can be performed quite easily, although excessive handling of the pancreas should be avoided. | | | If the condition is sudden in onset it is called acute pancreatitis, whereas chronic pancreatitis is a continuing inflammatory process with sub-acute recurrence's of the disease. |
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http://www.provet.co.uk/health/diseases/git-pancreat.htm
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| | Pets with Diabetes: Pancreatitis and Diabetes |
| | Acute pancreatitis is painful, so pain medications are often given. | | | There is no specific medication or treatment for pancreatitis. | | | This aspect of the pancreatic function is called the exocrine pancreas. |
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http://www.petdiabetes.org/pancreatitis.htm
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| | Pancreatitis in Dogs and Cats |
| | When the pancreas is diseased, it can result in a very painful and debilitating condition called acute pancreatitis. | | | The most common cause of pancreatic insufficiency is chronic pancreatitis. | | | Pancreatic insufficiency and pancreatic cancer are less common than inflammatory disease. |
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http://www.cah.com/library/pancreatitis.html
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| | Pancreatitis |
| | The sudden change in diet can overtax the digestive system. | | | Pancreatitis can be acute (rapid onset) and can occur only once, or the first occurrence can develop into a chronic condition. | | | Pancreatitis most often occurs in middle-aged or older, overweight dogs. |
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http://www.barkbytes.com/medical/med0065.htm
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| | Pancreatitis |
| | The symptoms of pancreatitis may resemble other medical conditions or problems. | | | Chronic pancreatitis may also be self-limiting, but may resolve after several attacks and with a greater risk of developing long-term problems such as diabetes, chronic pain, diarrhea, ascites, biliary cirrhosis, bile duct obstruction, or pancreatic cancer. | | | Specific treatment for pancreatitis will be determined by your physician based on: |
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http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_liver/pancrea.cfm
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| | Pancreatitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Pancreatitis describes the condition of inflammation of the pancreas that causes mild to severe pain in the abdomen. | | | The most common causes of pancreatitis are gallstones and frequent and excessive consumption of alcohol (80% of cases), and less common causes are drugs or medication. | | | There are two forms of pancreatitis, which are different in causes and symptoms, and require different treatment: |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreatitis
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pancreatitis |
| | The disorders differ according to whether symptoms develop suddenly or slowly. | | | The various types of pancreatitis involve irritation, inflammation, and infection of the pancreas. | | | Pancreatitis is an inflammation or infection of the pancreas -- an elongated, tapered gland that is located behind the stomach. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001144.htm
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| | Simply Schnauzer Health and Nutrition - Nutrition Menu |
| | *Please note that hyperlipidemia is a condition found to be closely associated in the glandular disorders such as pancreatitis, Cushings, Addisons, and thyroid problems, as well as canine heart disease and liver disease. | | | High Fat Rations and Acute Pancreatitis - Provet | | | Addison's Disease, Cushings Disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, thyroid diseases |
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http://www.simplyschnauzer.net/sshnhealth.html
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