Question 1

can chronic pancreatitis heal?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

what can i do for chronic pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Treat symptoms: For chronic pancreatitis there are a number of steps to take.  First you must avoid things that exacerbate the condition.  Alcohol, fatty foods, high serum lipids, certain medicines must all be avoided.  If you have a history of gallstones your gallbladder should be removed.  If you have large pseudo cysts you. An have them drained with surgery.  There are other surgical procedures for more severe.

Question 3

is chronic pancreatitis a serious health issue?

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Absolutely: Chronic pancreatitis can result in severe pain, difficulty digesting food, weight loss, and eventually with diabetes. It can be very debilitating. If you have it, follow your doctor's advice carefully.

Question 4

what is the best diet for chronic pancreatitis sufferers?

Accepted Answer

Low fat high cls/cre: Diet for chronic pancreatitis is low fat, high calories with supplements like Alpha lipolic acid 50 mgm twice a day and resveratrol 200 mgm daily, Creon like pancreatic enzymes, diet rich in whole grains, legumes, lean protein food, low fat diary products, and absolute abstainance from alcohol.
Yes Creon can be taken for ever means as long as chronic pancratitis is there.

Question 5

is treating the chronic pancreatitis done mostly by fasting?

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No: That would just make the malnutrition caused by chronic pancreatitis worse. Chr pancreatitis usually from alcohol; can be painful, can cause diabetes, malabsorption of nutrients, especially fats, fat solvits (a, d, e, k), proteins, carbs, wt loss, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease. Rx pancreatic supplements, pain relief, sometimes surgery.  Acute: rx'd w/bowel rest, supportive care, sometimes surg.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: chronic pancreatitis?

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Pathology: Usually is described as a calcific pancreas in a patient w multiple prior acute episodes, pancreatic insufficiency, and frequently a history of alcoholism.. Pain is usually a prominent symptom.

Question 7

i have chronic pancreatitis and iwould like to know about causes?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis: Chronic pancreatitis most often due to alcoholism. Other causes are hypertriglyceredemia, certain medications, stone in common bile duct, etc, .

Question 8

which specialist treats chronic pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterologist: A gastroenterologist specializes in the pancreas.
If it is for pain management, then a pain specialist physician can help with this issue.

Question 9

is chronic pancreatitis curable in homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

NO: Chronic pancreatitis is a well defined entity characterized by the presitent inflammation of the pancreas with gradual destruction of the functional tissue and deposition of fibrous (scar) tissue. It produces pain, usually with the intake of food, and eventually bad digestion and diabetes (exocrine and endocrine insuficiency). The most common cause is alcohol related.

Question 10

chronic pancreatitis why is methotrexate bad for your pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Very strong drug: Methotrexate is a very strong medication and can have side effects on practically every part of the body. Pancreatic inflammation has been seen in patients using methotrexate; not sure of the exact mechanism of damage to the pancreas.

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