Chronic Pancreatitis
Book AppointmentChronic pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas (gland in the upper abdomen that produces enzymes for digestion and hormones for regulating glucose processing) which occurs over the course of many years. The inflammation is due to the activation of digestive enzymes in the pancreas and an attack of these enzymes on the pancreas.It can also result after a bout of acute pancreatitis. Most of the cases of chronic pancreatitis are due to alcohol indigestion, while the remaining cases can be attributed to:
Hereditary pancreatitis
Tropical pancreatitis
Hyperparathyroidism, which is the presence of abnormally high levels of parathyroid hormone in the blood
Pancreatic divisum
When to seek expert advise
In case of severe abdominal pain, visit the Internal Medicine Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital for expert advice by our team of doctors.
Disclaimer
The information provided on our website is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional provider.
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