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Pancreatitis Causes and Risks:
The various types of pancreatitis involve irritation, inflammation, and (or) infection of the pancreas. The disorders are differentiated according to whether symptoms develop suddenly or slowly.
Specific types of pancreatitis are:
Prevention:
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
Symptoms:
The following, and other, symptoms may be present:
Signs and Tests:
Physical examination may show a tender abdomen. Abdominal X-rays or other tests may be recommended.
Treatment:
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
Prognosis:
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
Complications:
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
Call Your Healthcare Provider:
Call your health care provider ANY time there is persistent abdominal pain or jaundice , with or without other symptoms!
This illustration shows the major organs of the digestive system. Their relative sizes and positioning in the body are also demonstrated.
The endocrine system is the chemical control center of the body. The pituitary gland is often considered the master control; sending out hormones that regulate the function of the thyroid, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testis. Over- or under-production of hormones from any of these glands is associated with many different types of disease.
This upper abdominal CT scan shows inflammation and swelling of the pancreas caused by acute infection (pancreatitis).
CT scan of the upper abdomen showing multiple white-colored calcifications. These occur in chronic pancreatitis.
A CT scan series in a patient with acute pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
Panniculitis is inflammation in the fatty layer under the skin of the front of the abdomen. This individual has panniculitits caused by pancreatitis. It is thought that the release of enzymes from the inflamed pancreas may result in inflammation in the subcutaneous fat of the abdominal wall. The area is hot and tender.
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