Read more about it at https://bit.ly/Pankreatitis_Blog ✅ Today we're talking about inflammation of the pancreas. Anyone who has had pancreatitis has most likely experienced two things: 1. Very painful 2. Doctors and perhaps relatives suspecting that it was due to alcohol and accusing you of drinking too much. Inflammation of the pancreas is the result of premature activation of digestive enzymes. Due to increased alcohol consumption or alcohol abuse, but also diseases such as gallstones, the enzymes can be activated in the pancreas and break down the organ itself. This is followed by an immune response from the body. It is important to distinguish between acute and chronic, i.e. recurring inflammation. ACUTE PANCREATITIS There are two main causes of acute pancreatitis: a disease of the bile duct or increased alcohol consumption. Bile ducts are organic structures that transport bile from the liver to the duodenum. Bile itself is also part of this. If the bile cannot escape from the bile duct (for example due to gallstones), this can result in a blockage of pancreatic juice. The blocked fluid decomposes the pancreas. Around 45% of people with pancreatitis have bile duct problems. In a further 35%, the cause is alcohol consumption. The exact amount is not important here. Finally, in 15% of cases, it is not possible to determine what the exact cause is. There are a number of other possible reasons for inflammation of the pancreas. These are often other diseases. CHRONIC PANCREATITIS Chronic pancreatitis is accompanied by repeated bouts of pancreatitis, which are associated with the inflammatory reaction of the disease. These attacks result in a remodeling of the organ tissue (so-called 'fibrosis'), which in the long term leads to an under-functioning of the pancreas. The main cause is excessive alcohol consumption, usually over a long period of time. What happens in the case of acute painful pancreatitis? Important: In the first 48 hours, fluids are given via an infusion, as pancreatitis causes severe fluid loss. In addition, specific diet. In the case of mild acute pancreatitis, this involves a low-fat full diet that is gentle on the stomach tract. Intensive care patients can be fed through a tube. Appropriate medication is given for the pain, typically Novalgin. In addition, medication to prevent thrombosis is important. If the cause is an infection of the bile ducts or if the necrosis has become infected, you will also receive antibiotics. ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ With “Video Visit Dr. Weigl” you have found the current and medical-scientific channel that describes topics relating to pain, #medicine and #health in an understandable way but based on facts, guidelines and studies. In particular, I address common illnesses such as back pain but also basic information such as about painful #pancreatitis. ▬ Even more videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Our pancreas - always underestimated organ with important tasks: https://bit.ly/Pankreas_Video The pain medication Novalgin - effect, dosage and side effects: https://bit.ly/Novalgin_Video Diabetes Mellitus - causes and therapy of type 1 + type 2: https://bit.ly/DiabetesMellitus_Video Effects and side effects of metformin on diabetes: https://bit.ly/Metformin_Video Colitis Ulcerosa - chronic inflammatory bowel disease with fatal consequences: https://bit.ly/ColitisUlcerosa_Video ▬ Recommended literature ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The pancreas - structure and special features: https://bit.ly/Pankreas_Blog The Painkiller Novalgin: https://bit.ly/Novalgin_Blog Stomach protection Pantoprazole - good or bad?: https://bit.ly/Pantoprazole_Blog What are the causes of kidney pain?: https://bit.ly/Nierenschmerzen_Blog The oral antidiabetic metformin: https://bit.ly/Metformin_Blog ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_DrWeigl ►Website: https://doktorweigl.de ►Twitter: https://bit.ly/Twitter_DrWeigl ►Instagram: / doktorweigl ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Legal notice / disclaimer: The videos are for your information only and never replace personal advice, examination or diagnosis by a licensed, qualified specialist. In particular, when taking medication, you should consult your doctor and read the package insert. The content provided cannot and must not be used to make independent diagnoses. Liability excluded.