Question 1

how do i acquire treatment for pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: If you have pancreatitis you should see a doctor.  You should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist and/or a surgeon and work up the reason behind the pancreatitis and plan for treatment.

Question 2

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my pancreatitis?

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There is none: Pancreatitis can be serious and usually requires hospitalization. Some patients have a history of chronic recurrent pancreatitis can self treat at home by not eating and staying very well hydrated, however the pain can be sever and may require narcotics for pain control.

Question 3

treatment of acute pancreatitis?

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Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis comes in two basic forms--mild and severe. Even mild pancreatitis is accompanied by severe pain. The basic treatment is bowel rest and IV fluids and medication as needed for pain. Severe pancreatitis can be associated with multiple complications and is usually treated in an icu. Each complication (infection, shock, respiratory impairment, bleeding, etc.) is  treated as they arise.

Question 4

is there any treatment for chronic pancreatitis?

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Pancreatitis: Chronic pancreatitis most often due to alcoholism. Other causes are hypertriglyceredemia, certain medications, stone in common bile duct, etc,  treatment of the cause. Quit alcohol, surgery for gall bladder stone or withdrawing offending medications, pain control, control of diabetes if any, digestive enzyme replacements if needed.

Question 5

what is a treatment for pancreatitis  ?

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Multi-layered: First you treat the pancreatitis.  Sometimes mild pancreatitis can be treated with simply some bowel rest.  More severe attacks may require IV fluids or antibiotics.  In rare cases you may. Need urgent surgery.  Once the pancreatitis is treated you have to figure out why you had the attack.  In the U.S. The most common causes are alcohol or gallstones.  There are many other causes as well.

Question 6

what is the best treatment for pancreatitis?

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Bowel rest: The treatment for pancreatitis is not eating until it starts to get better, and treating the pain.

Question 7

what is the treatment for pancreatitis, chronic?

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Avoid toxins: If the cause is known - alcohol then avoid it or regulate the lipid levels. Otherwise it is just to treat the symptoms.

Question 8

what is the treatment for pancreatitis --medications?

Accepted Answer

Treat the cause: Such as alcoholism, gallstones or elevated lipids.

Question 9

which treatment works the best and fastest for pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Pancreatitis can be caused by gallstones, medications, high triglycerides, a tumor, and several other causes.  The treatment depends on the underlying cause.  Most often it starts by hospitalizing patient and giving them IV fluids and restricting oral intake for a period of time.

Question 10

what's the best treatment to get rid of pancreatitis?

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Treat the cause: In the short term, the treatment is to "rest" the organ by inserting a feeding tube into the gut below the level at which pancreas enters. This removes food stimulation, allowing the organ to sit quietly without secreting hormones or enzymes. In the long term, the best treatment is to treat the cause, which is often excessive alcohol intake.

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