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Chronic pancreatitis

Treatment: Management of the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis is achieved by reducing pancreatic stimulation, alleviating indigestion caused by fat, reducing pain, and treating diabetes with the following measures: Eating a low-fat diet Getting adequate fat-soluble vitamins and calcium in the diet Relieving pain with analgesics or surgical nerve block Controlling blood sugar levels by giving insulin Taking supplemental pancreatic enzymes to correct underproduction Abstinence from alcohol is required. Text Continues Below Surgery may be recommended if an obstruction is found. In advanced cases, part or all of the pancreas may be removed. Expectations (prognosis): This is a serious disease that may lead to disability and death. The risk of death may be lowered if abstinence from alcohol is maintained. Complications: Obstruction of the small intestine or bile ducts Pancreatic insufficiency Diabetes Fat malabsorption Ascites Pancreatic pseudocysts (fluid collections), which may become infected Blood clots in the splenic vein Calling your health care provider: Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of pancreatitis. Call for an appointment with your provider if you have pancreatitis and your symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment.

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