Chronic Pancreatitis : Treatments
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Treatments could include:
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Drainage of Pancreas
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ERCP of Sphincter of Oddi with Sphincterotomy and Removal of Calculus
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Fat controlled diet
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Pancreatic sphincterotomy (by ERCP)
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Transduodenal Sphincteroplasty
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The goal of treatment is to: Prevent indigestion; Reduce pain; Reduce stimulation of the pancreas; Treat diabetes (if present. Treatment may involve: Analgesics or surgical nerve block to relieve pain; Eating a low-fat diet; Getting enough vitamin...
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Because they dissolve in fat , vitamins A, D, E, and K are called fat-soluble vitamins. They are absorbed from the small intestines , along with dietary fat, which is why fat malabsorption resulting from various diseases (e.
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Although some studies show people on these diets can lose weight in the short term, questions remain as to whether they can maintain their weight loss and their health over time.
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Research suggests that a diet low in carbohydrates could lead to lower levels of serotonin in the body, which in turn may cause an increase in bad moods.
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Pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of the pancreas. Pancreatectomy may be total, in which case the whole organ is removed, or partial, referring to the removal of part of the pancreas.
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A pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of the pancreas. A pancreatectomy may be total, in which case the entire organ is removed, usually along with the spleen, gallbladder, common bile duct, and portions of the small intestine and stomach.
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