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Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

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  • I have lower abdominal pain

  • I have left lower abdominal pain

  • I have back pain

  • Losing too much weight

  • Pain in the lower right stomach

  • Upper left abdominal pain

  • Stomach bloating after eating

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Learn more about Chronic pancreatitis

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is chronic pancreatitis?

Chronic pancreatitis is a long-lasting inflammatory disease of the pancreas that causes severe damage. Over time, scar tissue may form, and your pancreas may not be able to produce certain enzymes and hormones your body needs. Causes can include alcohol, immune system diseases, or obstruction of the pancreatic duct.

Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis

  • Abdominal pain

  • Recent weight loss

  • Stomach feels bloated

  • Back pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for chronic pancreatitis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose chronic pancreatitis

  • Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?

  • Have you lost weight recently?

  • Do you feel that your abdomen (stomach) is bloated or has a lot of gas?

  • Do you have back pain?

Treatment for chronic pancreatitis

Treatment for chronic pancreatitis aims to reduce pain and improve digestive function with medication.

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References

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Reviewed By:

Aiko Yoshioka

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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