ABSTRACT – Pancreatitis is an inflammation of pancreas. It’s the gland located in stomach in upper abdomen. It secretes...
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of pancreas. It’s the gland located in stomach in upper abdomen. It secretes enzymes that regulates body hormones and helps in digestion. It regulates body sugar levels by secreting insulin.
Types :
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
CAUSES –
- Excessive alcohol consumption and smoking
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cancer
- Hereditary factors
- High level of calcium and triglycerides in blood
- Injury in abdomen
- Bacterial infections