Pancreatitis and its consequences for the pancreas
Pancreatitis - is an inflammatory process in the pancreas, ending fibrosis andLoss of function of the body.
Symptoms of the disease
Pancreatitis has such major symptoms:
- Epigastric pain or shingles;
The localization of pain depends on which part of the pancreas is affected. The inflammatory process in the head of the organ provokes pain in the right hypochondrium. The body of the pancreas causes epigastric pain, and the tail hurts in the left hypochondrium. If the pathological process has spread to the entire organ, pain appears in the form of a "ring", which captures both the front surface of the abdomen and the back. Pancreatitis is accompanied by a pain syndrome of varying intensity( from a constant blunt, to a sharp acute), up to a painful shock. - Dyspeptic complaints - nausea, vomiting, flatulence;
- Violation of the frequency and nature of the stool: frequent loose stools with oily shine or constipation;
- Weight reduction;
- In the acute stage - dry mouth, fever, vomiting, falling blood pressure;
- Asthenic syndrome - weakness, increased fatigue, decreased appetite.
Violations of
With prolonged untreated inflammatory process in the pancreas irreversible effects develop, and other organs and tissues can be affected. Pancreatitis and accompanying destructive changes can lead to the formation of cysts and bruises, which can be festered. With chronic pancreatitis, the cyst may not manifest itself at all and become an accidental finding in ultrasound examination.
Consequences of the replacement of the parenchyma of the gland with connective tissue is a violation of the production of enzymes and hormones. Insufficiency of enzymes leads to poor absorption and digestion of food, as a result, the patient loses weight, deficiency of vitamins, minerals develops, and anemia may develop. Pancreatitis leads to a decrease in the production of insulin, which can lead to the development of diabetes mellitus.
When the pancreatic duct is blocked, active enzymes accumulate in the body of the pancreas and lead to self-digestion. The release of enzymes into the blood causes severe intoxication, a violation of the function of vital organs, up to a lethal outcome.
Chronic, uncomplicated pancreatitis can be transformed into tumorous( pseudotumoral), inductive, calculous. The consequences of pancreatitis also affect the organs adjacent to the pancreas: on the peritoneum spikes form, inflammation of the pleura, bile ducts arises.
Treatment methods
Therapeutic tactics for pancreatitis can be conservative and operative. For any form of pancreatitis, it is necessary to follow dietary recommendations, exclude bad habits, and take medications. Symptomatic treatment includes analgesics, enzymes, antispasmodics. With the goal of detoxification, you can drink infusions and decoctions of St. John's wort, elecampane, angelica. The development of pancreatic complications requires mandatory surgical intervention.
In the period of remission, it is possible to engage in respiratory gymnastics, magnetotherapy, mud therapy. Ozokeritic applications are prescribed for the abdominal region. A good recovery effect for the gland is provided by coniferous baths. You can apply phytopreparations based on yarrow, chamomile, sweet clover, tansy, horsetail, St. John's wort and dog rose. For patients with pancreatitis, sanatorium treatment is indicated.
We list the most dangerous complications of pancreatitis :
Purulent complications - the formation of pancreatic and gland abscesses, cholangitis, peritonitis( inflammation of the walls of the peritoneum), sepsis;Pancreatitis is one of the most common and difficult to treat diseases. It leads to irreversible consequences and serious complications.
