Acute and chronic pancreatitis will usually require hospitalization. Treatment may include nasogastric feeding, pain relief medications, or gallbladder removal surgery. Your pancreas sits behind ...

Other people experience multiple episodes and more lasting pain, called chronic pancreatitis. Treatment to reduce symptoms of acute and chronic pancreatitis overlaps, but with some important ...

Imaging diagnostic methods, such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), play a vital role in diagnosing pancreatitis. The chosen treatment for pancreatitis ...

There are early and suggestive data that GLP-1 drugs reduce alcohol cravings. A large cohort of people with alcohol use ...

Considering taking supplements to treat pancreatitis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of pancreatitis. Follow the links to read common uses ...

the etiology of the attack of acute pancreatitis remains elusive. We believe that empiric cholecystectomy is a reasonable treatment option in such patients. The main clinical dilemma is how to ...

Treatment can depend on the underlying cause. For example, if your acute pancreatitis is being caused by an infection, antibiotics may be needed. In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove ...

The following is a summary of "Nonlinear association between hematocrit levels and short-term all-cause mortality in ICU ...

The grant will fuel Dudeja's pivotal clinical trial, titled "Clinical Trial Evaluating Pirfenidone as a Novel Treatment for Chronic Pancreatitis." Pirfenidone, currently used to treat idiopathic lung ...

Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP ... As early diagnosis and treatment can lead to improved outcome, a high index of suspicion is required for prompt diagnosis. Limiting the use of broad-spectrum ...

For years, my son grew up as a perfectly healthy kid, despite being diagnosed with CF-related metabolic syndrome. But when he suddenly developed pancreatitis, I had a hunch it was actually related to ...