Question 1

what is pancreatitis?

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Bad Trouble!: Pancreatitis is known as one of the most painful conditions.  The name refers to a state of inflammation of the pancreas.  The common causes or viral infection, alcohol irritation, triglyceride irritation, and infrequently from a bile stone.  Another common cause is simply "unknown" or idiopathic in medical jargon.  Treatment is usually pain meds, antibiotics and IV fluids.  Nothing by mouth.

Question 2

which organs are effected by pancreatitis?

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Potentially, all.: Acute pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas leading to its "autodigestion"  by the enzymes that the pancreas produces to break down foods.  Mild cases cause minimal inflammation around the pancreas and a temporary effect on the GI tract. In severe cases, factors are released into the bloodstream that has an effect throughout the body similar to what is seen with systemic infection (sepsis).

Question 3

is pancreatitis curable?

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Curable?: It can be treated and resolved but unless the cause is found and correctly addressed, it can happen again.

Question 4

is pancreatitis treatable?

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yes: Dont eat nor drink and let the pancreas calm down.

Question 5

can it be acute pancreatitis?

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Pain: In you have pain in the mid abdomen that shoots straight to your back, it could be pancreatitis.

Question 6

can stress cause pancreatitis?

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No: Pancreatitis can be caused by too much alcohol, greatly elevated triglycerides, and tuberculosis as well as and e. Coli infection. It is not brought on directly by stress.

Question 7

can chronic pancreatitis heal?

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No: It will not heal but can prevent worsening by avoiding certain toxins like alcohol, tobacco, and certain drugs.

Question 8

what causes acute pancreatitis ?

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Many things: Medication, high triglycerides, a stone in the common bile duct.

Question 9

can vaping hurt my pancreatitis?

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: Vaping of all varieties introduces systemic toxins.  If you are experiencing active pancreatitis, and desire to fully recover, it would be imperative to follow your doctors advice, but also, avoid any deleterious exposures.

Question 10

is pancreatitis life threatening?

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It Can Be: 90% of the time, pancreatitis is mild and self-limiting. If severe, people are at-risk at 3 different times: early on, factors are released into the body that can depress many organs' function--if chronically ill, this can be dangerous; middle phase problems arise from pancreatic necrosis, sometimes requiring surgery; late phase problems tend to be infectious in origin, often following surgery.

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