What is pancreatic pancreatitis
What is pancreatic pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is a disease of the pancreasgland, associated directly with its inflammation. There are two main forms of pancreatitis. The first - acute, characterized by rapid and rapid development, the second form - chronic, in which the inflammation process is slow or even sluggish.
When the disease is in its infancy,a person can be bothered by pain in the left side and upper abdomen. The most common pain after eating. Such sensations start because the enzymes of the pancreas cease to be produced, which are extremely necessary for full digestion. If a person does not turn to a specialist on time, then the condition will only worsen.
During an exacerbation of a pancreatic diseasethe pain in the upper abdomen becomes acute. Often these pains do not help to remove any analgesics or antispasmodics. This phase of the disease is also characterized by the appearance of digestive disorders - vomiting and a constant feeling of nausea.
In some cases, diarrhea may occur,Having a foamy consistency with undigested food pieces. A person with a pancreatic pancreatitis can constantly feel a general weakness and decay. Also characteristic are an increase in feelings of hunger and thirst.
In any case, it is necessary to appear to a specialistfor a true diagnosis, because the same symptoms can be observed in other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The specialist will check the presence of pain and their nature, absence or presence of appetite and thirst, and as a result will be determined with further research.
