We’ve heard a lot about it these days because it hit actor George Clooney. But what is pancreatitis? And how to recognize the symptoms to prevent them from getting worse?
What’s this?
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, which is an organ that is part of the digestive and endocrine systems. In the presence of pancreatitis, the pancreas is attacked by its own enzymes. Enzymes that help the body digest complex carbohydrates and lipids. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. When we talk about chronic pancreatitis we refer to a pancreatitis that recurs after not being treated in the most appropriate way.
How to recognize the symptoms of pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis comes on suddenly. Often in children. It presents with sharp pain and a stinging sensation in the pancreas. Which is located behind the stomach, approximately at the height of where the breastbone ends.
The most common symptoms are, in fact, pain, nausea, aerophagia, swollen abdomen. Often combined with weight loss. Since these symptoms are common to many diseases, it is important to contact your doctor. Only a specialist will be able to trace the pathology and treat it appropriately.
The causes are often attributable to gallstones. So if you suffer from stones it is possible that you have inflammation of the pancreas. But smoking and some medications can also cause pancreatitis. Even alcohol abuse, but also a crash diet. Sometimes, especially when it comes to chronic pancreatitis, it could be a wake-up call for something more serious.
In order to prevent pancreatitis it is important to follow a balanced diet, not to abuse alcohol. Exercise and avoid smoking. Quitting smoking really makes us healthier, e even in years of life.
So how do you recognize the symptoms of pancreatitis? You have to be very attentive to the alarm bells of the body. If the stinging pain does not go away immediately and is accompanied by nausea and a swollen abdomen, see your doctor right away. Who will prescribe the necessary tests and the treatment to follow. Never try to heal yourself or overlook certain symptoms. Otherwise, health could deteriorate.
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