Chronic Pancreatitis Quiz
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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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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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