Treatment of pancreatitis, which is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas, is performed with measures to decrease inflammation of this organ, facilitating its recovery.The way it is treated is indicated by the GP or gastroenterologist, being variable depending on the form of the disease, and can be acute, when it develops abruptly, or chronically, when it evolves slowly.
Acute pancreatitis is usually a self-limiting disease, i.e. it suddenly worsens but progresses to a natural cure, only recommended the use of medications to relieve abdominal pain, the administration of serum in the vein, in addition to avoiding oral feeding., to decrease the inflammatory process and prevent aggravation of pancreatitis.
- Treatment of chronic pancreatitis can be done by replacing essential enzymes that reduce diarrhea and poor digestion caused by the disease.
- As well as pain relievers to relieve abdominal pain.
- Chronic pancreatitis is incurable and is usually caused by alcohol consumption or autoimmune diseases.
Detailed treatment for each type of pancreatitis includes
Acute pancreatitis develops intense inflammation of the pancreas, rapidly progressing, so treatment should also be started quickly, to relieve symptoms and prevent aggravation of the disease.
The main forms of treatment include:
Procedimentos cirúrgicos como a retirada do tecido morto ou a drenagem das secreções estão indicados para os pacientes que apresentam necrose pancreática infectada e outras complicações como abscesso, hemorragia, pseudocistos, perfuração ou obstrução de vísceras, por exemplo.
In addition, surgery may also be indicated for gallbladder removal, in cases where gallbladder stones cause pancreatitis.
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In chronic pancreatitis, prolonged inflammation of the pancreas occurs, which can cause scarring and destruction of the tissues of this organ, which can partially or completely lose its capabilities.
As this inflammation is incurable, treatment aims to reduce the symptoms and effects of its complications, being indicated:
Insulin may also need to be used in patients who have become diabetic due to the disease, corticosteroids to reduce inflammation in people with autoimmune disease or other medicines that help relieve pain, such as antidepressants and pregabalin, for example.Example.
Surgery is usually done when blockages or narrowing of the pancreatic ducts need to be removed, pancreatic fluid drained, or injured tissue removed, which can aggravate inflammation.
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In addition, during treatment it is very important not to consume substances toxic to the pancreas, such as alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, as they can trigger new seizures and aggravate inflammation of the pancreas.Read these and other tips below.video: