What are the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis?

Symptoms of CHRONIC PANCREATITIS are: (1) Abdominal pain. (2) Abdominal pain worsens after drinking alcohol. (3) Weakness in arms or legs. (4) Stomach feels bloated. (5) Recent weight loss. (6) Skin or eyes turning yellow

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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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Learn more about Chronic pancreatitis

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is chronic pancreatitis?

Chronic pancreatitis is prolonged and long-term inflammatory disease of the pancreas that results in severe damage of the pancreas. Scar tissue may form over time and your pancreas will not be able to produce certain enzymes and hormones required by your body. Chronic pancreatitis can be caused by alcohol, immune system diseases or obstruction of the pancreatic duct.

Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis

Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain worsens after drinking alcohol
Weakness in arms or legs
Stomach feels bloated
Recent weight loss
Skin or eyes turning yellow

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)?
Do you have abdominal (stomach) pain when you drink alcohol?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Do you feel that your abdomen (stomach) is bloated or has a lot of gas?
Have you lost weight recently?

Treatment for chronic pancreatitis

Treatment for chronic pancreatitis is aimed at reducing your pain and improving your digestive function with medication.

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