Question 1

what is the gland that secretes both exocrine and endocrine hormone?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas: Endocrine hormones are secreted into the bloodstream to cause effects in other parts of the body.  The pancreas secretes Insulin and glucagon to cause these effects.  Exocrine hormones are secreted into body cavities  with tubes connecting the producing gland into a body cavity.  The pancreas secretes a variety of substances into the intestinal tract.

Question 2

what does the exocrine portion of the pancreas produce?

Accepted Answer

Digestive enzymes: The exocrine function of the pancreas are carried out by digestive enzymes (amylase and lipase).

Question 3

what does it mean to have exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?

Accepted Answer

Digestive Enzymes: The pancreas' main exocrine function is to produce enzymes which help digest carbs, protein, and fats. These enzymes are made in acinar cells and travel down a duct to the small intestine (2nd stage of duodenum). Insufficiency can either be from an obstruction in said duct or a decreased synthesis of the enzymes from damage or fibrosis of pancreatic tissue, most commonly secondary to pancreatitis.

Question 4

what to do if i have serious exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas: You must spend time with your doctor who will do what is needed. You may also need to be seen by a Specialist.
All should go well!

Question 5

what things can cause pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, apart from alcohol? provide an answer for the patient who never imbibes alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Destruction: Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency typically occurs after destruction of the pancrease, (pancrelipase) usually from chronic pancreatitis. Causes include, gallstones, alcohol, hi triglycerides, autoimmune, hemachromatosis, medications, pancreatic divism ; sphincter of odi dysfunction. Other causes could be cystic fibrosis, cancer/tumor growth, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, or idiopathic.

Question 6

pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. cys fib panel -ve. bloods for crohns and celiac -ve u/s normal. failure to thrive. poor weight gain. ongoing 6+yrs. family history myriad autoimmune diseases. cystic fibrosis. paediatrician is stumped. pls help?

Accepted Answer

: This young man has a complex problem that requires expertise in cystic fibrosis in young adults.

Question 7

pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. cys fib panel -ve. bloods for crohn's and celiac -ve u/ s normal. failure to thrive. poor weight gain. ongoing 6+yrs. family history myriad autoimmune diseases. cystic fibrosis. paed gastroent is stumped. pls help?

Accepted Answer

: Obtain a second opinion at a the department of gastroenterology  at a university hospital near you to determine the cause of the pancreatic insufficiency and the best treatment. Resultant intestinal malabsorption explains poor weight gain and failure to thrive.

Question 8

i had my gallbladder removed in 2009. now, in 2022, a stool sample test shows i have 60 exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. all other bloodwork/labs are normal. yet, the ct scan shows a perfect and normal pancreas. how is this possible?

Accepted Answer

: CT May be showing scarring of pancreas so it is not producing enough enzymes to help breakdown food. And scarring may not show up well. Having diarrhea with fatty floating stools. Discuss with a GI Dr if personal MD OKs

Question 9

what is the recent treament for growth disorders from pituitary glands?

Accepted Answer

Under production: Leads to failure to grow, and exogenous growth hormone acn replace the deficiency. Over production produces giantism in the young, and acromegaly in the mature. Usually surgery is used, but occasionally radiotherapy as well.

Question 10

what are the common pituitary gland disorders?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary Dis: Pituitary gland  has two parts, the adenohypophysis produces hormones like fsh, lh, human growth, igf-1, prolactin, and prolactin releasing dactors, acth, beta-endorphine, tsh, melanocyte stimulating hormone. On the posterior part or neuro-hypophysis: vasopresin or anti-diuretic hormone, oxitocine. Most. Common conditions are bening tumors producing excessive hormone(prolactinomas) or lack of hormo.

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What is the gland that secretes both exocrine and endocrine hormone?

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What does the exocrine portion of the pancreas produce?

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What does it mean to have exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?

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What to do if i have serious exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?

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What things can cause pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, apart from alcohol? provide an answer for the patient who never imbibes alcohol.

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Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. cys fib panel -ve. bloods for crohns and celiac -ve u/s normal. failure to thrive. poor weight gain. ongoing 6+yrs. family history myriad autoimmune diseases. cystic fibrosis. paediatrician is stumped. pls help?

A member asked:

Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. cys fib panel -ve. bloods for crohn's and celiac -ve u/ s normal. failure to thrive. poor weight gain. ongoing 6+yrs. family history myriad autoimmune diseases. cystic fibrosis. paed gastroent is stumped. pls help?

A member asked:

I had my gallbladder removed in 2009. now, in 2022, a stool sample test shows i have 60 exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. all other bloodwork/labs are normal. yet, the ct scan shows a perfect and normal pancreas. how is this possible?

A member asked:

What is the recent treament for growth disorders from pituitary glands?

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What are the common pituitary gland disorders?

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