The treatment for chronic pancreatitis is made with medicines for pain relief and to facilitate digestion, changes in habits and special diet. Some symptoms of chronic pancreatitis are weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fatty stools and pain.
The pain is usually abdominal, and can spread to the back, making it worse when eating and drinking. Becoming constant makes day-to-day tasks difficult. In some cases the person may develop diabetes mellitus secondary to pancreatitis. Its initial treatment is clinical, but it may also be necessary to perform surgeries ...
Treatment of chronic pancreatitis:
- not drinking and not smoking, because these habits contribute to worsening pancreatitis,
- controlled diet in small amounts, several times a day and with reduced fat,
- use of digestive enzymes to improve digestive and nutritional changes,
- use of medicines to relieve pain,
- surgical or endoscopic procedures for pain relief, depending on its cause and intensity.
Chronic pancreatitis usually occurs by continuous aggressions to the pancreas over a long period of time, causing inflammation, scarring and may lead to its gradual destruction. Its most common cause is alcoholism
The treatment of the pancreas is performed by the gastroenterologist. The endocrinologist may also be needed if the patient develops diabetes.
