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Pancreatitis - Anatomy and Physiology of the Pancreas
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Anatomy and function of the Pancreas  Anatomy - Pancreas is an organ situated in the upper part of one’s abdomen. It is about 6 inches or 15 cms long and has a flattened bulbous head that is surrounded by part of the intestine called duodenum, a narrow body that lies behind the stomach and a tapered tail that rests on the front of the left kidney (see picture). Physiology or Function- Pancreas is one of the organs in the body that has both exocrine and endocrinal functions. Exocrine Function - It secretes an alkaline juice with enzymes such as - amylase and lipase, which help digest the fat, protein as well as carbohydrates from the food that we eat. The alkaline juice and helps to neutralize the acid secretions of the stomach. It secretes about 1.5 liters of these juices in a day. The enzymes are conveyed to the upper part of the small intestine called duodenum via a tube called the pancreatic duct. Endocrine Function - It also secretes two important hormones namely - Insulin and Glucagon which are essential for regulation of glucose in the blood. During an attack of pancreatitis, the juices are activated within the pancreatic gland and it begin to digest the pancreas itself causing inflammation, injury and necrosis resulting in an acutely inflammatory process that results in pancreatitis – so called pancreatic auto digestion. Where pancreas succumbs to its own digestive properties. |
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Posted by:
davidmaithya
Posted on: 07/24/2010 ERCP is basically an Endoscopy performed on you when it is suspected by a doctor that you have Pancreatitis. Basically they can either just numb your throat, or knock you out, and put a tube down your throat with a little camera to examine your pancreas and the structures around it. I had one done not too long ago. Hope this helps.
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Posted by:
davidmaithya
Posted on: 07/24/2010 You can always get surgery done to remove the affected part.
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tridibde
Posted on: 04/22/2010 What is ERCP related to PANCREATITIS?
Posted by:
davidmaithya
Posted on: 07/24/2010 ERCP is basically an Endoscopy performed on you when it is suspected by a doctor that you have Pancreatitis. Basically they can either just numb your throat, or knock you out, and put a tube down your throat with a little camera to examine your pancreas and the structures around it. I had one done not too long ago. Hope this helps. |
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gummygirl916(Guest)
Posted on: 11/22/2009 My mother passed away June 28th after 20 odd number of years from problems with her pancreas. I truly feel she would still be with me today if she would have seen a specialist sooner. My advice to whom ever is reading this with pancreatitis or know of someone who has pancreatitis get to a speacialist as soon as possible.
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Posted on: 12/05/2009 I have chronic pancreatitis. I am dealing daily with severe abdominal pain. I have been to see your so called "specialists" Their advice/help to me was "I'm sorry but there is nothing we can do for you. But, good luck in managing your chronic pain at home." I have gone home and done a lot of internet research and reading. I have learned to help myself and not depend on any one else. Some sypmtoms can be decreased with diet changes. What can not be is helped with pain meds. The rest-well is just dealt with. I am looking at losing my job due to illness [too many sick days taken]. A specialist is not able to do anything to prolong life or decrease pain and complications from the disease. Or to help protect my job/lively hood. As I have sadly found out first hand. However, you can believe what you want. I know better. I am dealing not only with the disease but the so called "specialists" and life changes.
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mandadi
Posted on: 09/29/2012 unfortunately its true that not much can be done about pain when its not responding to conventional meds and about the course of the disease. what is important, as it is with many chronic illnesses is the perspective. life need not be all about the disease. one can most of the time 'manage' the symptoms. the doctor is more a 'partner' than a 'healer'. |
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maza58(Guest)
Posted on: 04/11/2009 I have just had the 2nd stay in hospital with this in the last 3 month what I need to know how I got this when I DO NOT DRINK OR HAVE GALL STONE
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aprilrain1228(Guest)
Posted on: 02/18/2010 I read pancreatitis is likely caused because of A high OXIDATIVE STRESS level and a low supply of antioxidant. Also if you have IBS ,CROHNS, OR CANDIDA you are not able to absorb nutrients that your body needs there for you start to lack digestive enzymes because a healthy gut flora helps digestive food and keep you inmmune system strong. |
