Pancreatitis
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Inflammation of the pancreas is called pancreatitis. This can happen suddenly (Acute Pancreatitis), or may develop over many years (Chronic Pancreatitis).
Pancreas secretes enzymes to aid digestion and hormones including insulin and glucagon, that aid sugar metabolism. Any problem with the pancreas will lead to digestive problems. When mild, pancreatitis can be treated easily, but when severe, it can become life threatening.
Pain in the upper abdomen
Abdominal pain that radiates to the back
Abdominal tenderness
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Rapid pulse
Pain in the upper abdomen that worsens after eating
Unexplained weight loss
Steatorrhea (oily, smelly stools)
Pancreatitis may be caused by gallstone obstruction in the bile duct, drinking too much alcohol, taking certain medications, autoimmune diseases, infections, metabolic disorders, injury or previous surgery. The first step in treating pancreatitis is reduction of inflammation and pain. Once this is accomplished the cause of pancreatitis will be treated.
Treatment will include:
- ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)- removal of obstructing gallstone through endoscopy
- Gallbladder surgery to remove gallbladder
- Pancreas surgery to clear pancreas of fluid and dead/ diseased tissue
- Draining of the stomach through a tube passed through the nose
- Pain medications to control severe pain
- Intravenous fluids (IV) to provide adequate nourishment and fluids
- Antibiotics to cure infection
- Low-fat diet or fasting to allow pancreas to heal
- Nutrition through feeding tube if fasting is required
- Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy to help proper digestion of nutrients
- Medication changes if pancreatitis is caused by medicines
- Treatment to get over alcoholism
With the right diet, medication and treatment we can help you manage pancreatitis effectively.Our gastroenterology team has the best pancreatitis specialist and the best pancreatitis surgeon in Bengaluru. Consult our expert gastroenterologists for accurate diagnosis and best treatment. Visit the best pancreatitis hospital in Bengaluru for the best outcomes.
Pancreatic Cyst
Pancreatic cysts are pockets of fluid that occur on the pancreas or in them. There are many types of pancreatic cysts, most of them do not cause symptoms and are not cancerous, but some may cause problems and become cancerous.
Pseudocyst- non cancerous
Serous cystadenomas- mostly non-cancerous
Mucinous cystic neoplasms- precancerous
An intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm- precancerous or cancerous
Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms- sometimes cancerous
A cystic neuroendocrine tumour- precancerous or cancerous
- Persistent abdominal pain radiating to the back
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
- Full feeling just after starting a meal
Treatment will depend on the type of cysts. Some may just need to be monitored, but some may need to be treated.
- Drainage of cysts either using endoscope or through the skin
- Surgery to remove cysts that may become cancerous
Our gastroenterology team has the best pancreatic cyst specialist and the best pancreatis cyst surgeon in Bengaluru. Consult our expert gastroenterologists for accurate diagnosis and best treatment. Visit the best pancreatic cyst hospital in Bengaluru for the best outcomes.
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is caused when cells in the pancreas grow, divide and spread uncontrollably forming a tumour. Pancreas is made up to two parts. The part that produces digestive enzymes is called the exocrine part and the part that makes insulin and other hormones is called the endocrine part.
The exocrine pancreatic cancer
This affects the part of pancreas that produces digestive enzymes. There are many types of exocrine cancers:
- Adenocarcinoma
- Squamous carcinoma
- Giant cell carcinoma
- Acinar cell carcinoma
- Small cell carcinoma
Jaundice, yellowing of eyes and skin caused by cancer cells blocking the bile duct
Pain that comes and goes in the upper abdomen radiating to the back
Back pain
Bloating
Nausea
Vomiting
Weight loss
Loss of appetite
High blood sugar
Feeling of uneasiness
Surgery to remove cancer or lessen symptoms
Chemotherapy to kill cancer cells
Radiation to slow down cancer growth
Targeted therapy that targets specific cancer cells and kills them
Palliative care to improve the lifestyle and reduce discomfort
Our gastroenterology team has the best pancreatic cancer specialist and the best pancreatic cancer surgeon in Bengaluru. Consult our expert gastroenterologists for accurate diagnosis and best treatment. Visit the best pancreatis cancer hospital in Bengaluru for the best outcomes.
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumour
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours are cancers that begin in the cells (islets) that produce hormones in the pancreas. Some of these cancers may cause the cells to produce too much of the hormone, while other types may cause the cells to stop or reduce the secretion of hormones.
Types of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours
- Insulinomas
- Glucagonomas
- Somatostatinomas
- Gastrinomas
- VIPomas
- Non-secreting islet tumours
- Abdominal pain or back pain
- Weight loss
- Diabetes
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Jaundice- yellowing of eyes and skin
- Low blood sugar
- Muscle cramps
- Stomach ulcers
- Reflux
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Skin rash
- Surgery to remove the affected part of pancreas
- Surgical treatment for cancer that spreads to liver
- Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) where an injected radioactive substance sticks on to the tumour cells and kills them gradually
- Targeted therapy that specifically attacks cancer cells
- Radiofrequency ablation that uses heat to kill cancer cells
- Chemotherapy that uses drugs to kill cancer cells
Our gastroenterology team has the best pancreatic neuroendocrine specialist and the best onco-surgeon in Bengaluru. Consult our expert gastroenterologists for accurate diagnosis and best treatment. Visit the best pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer hospital in Bengaluru for the best outcomes.
