Pancreatitis
What is it? inflammations of the pancreas
Who gets it? all ages, mortality rate increases with age, hx of alcohol abuse , hx gallstones, contraction of bacterial or viral disease
When should seek care? when mid epigastric abdominal pain arrises
Where is the location? pancreas, left upper abdomen, behind the stomach
Why does it happen? gallstones in ampulla of Vater obstruct the flow of pancreatic juice, backup of pancreatic juice or bile, alcohol increases pancreatic secretions leading to calculi which causes further obstructions
Treatments? NPO, pain management, managing exocrine and endocrine insufficiency, antbiotics, IV fluids
