{"product_id":"2940046458190","title":"Pancreatitis, A Simple Guide To Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003ePancreatitis is an acute or chronic pancreas inflammation\u003cbr\u003eChronic disease follows attacks of acute pancreas infection\u003cbr\u003eThe presence of gallstone is the most common cause of pancreatitis\u003cbr\u003eSmall gallstone blocked the bile duct causing pancreatic necrosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatients present with epigastric abdominal pain aggravated by eating\u003cbr\u003eThere may be also abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting\u003cbr\u003eThere may be mild fever, shock and hypotension\u003cbr\u003eThere may also abdominal tenderness and distension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnosis is by high blood levels of lipase and amylase\u003cbr\u003eAn ultrasound scan may be done to look for pseudocyst in pancreas\u003cbr\u003eComplications are damage to the pancreas or kidney function\u003cbr\u003eThere are also shortness of breath and poor food absorption\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment is immediate hospital treatment and admission\u003cbr\u003ePain management, nutritional support and IV hydration\u003cbr\u003eAnalgesic or antispasmodic medicine usually by injection\u003cbr\u003eMost pancreatitis patients have complete resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Pancreatitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis:\u003cbr\u003ea. Admission to hospital\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Gastric suction and fluid replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Analgesic or antispasmodic medicine usually by injection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed. Antibiotics for infections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ee. Treat biliary tract diseases and alcoholism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ef. Surgical drainage of pseudocysts after acute episode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChronic Pancreatitis:\u003cbr\u003ea. Pancreatic extracts and enzymes together with meals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Sodium bicarbonate and cimetidine to prevent enzymes breakdown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Analgesic or antispasmodic medicine usually by injection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed. Surgical procedures usually unsuccessful\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePancreatitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePancreatitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the pancreas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePancreatitis is usually caused by the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Alcoholism and diseases of the biliary tract\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Bacterial infections from salmonella typhi and streptococcus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Viral infection especially mumps, coxsackie virus, cytomegalovirus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Trauma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChronic disease follows attacks of acute infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the symptoms of Pancreatitis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerson who has Acute Pancreatitis has the following symptoms:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Acute onset of abdominal pain starting from the epigastrium, radiating to the back in 50% of cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Pain usually very severe occurring after a large meal or drinking bout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Pain is worse lying supine therefore patients sit or lean forward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Mild fever and body aches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Nausea and vomiting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Hypotension followed by clinical shock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Pancreatitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Digestion Process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 More Facts of Pancreatitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Treatment of Pancreatitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Malabsorption Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Alcoholism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Liver Cirrhosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Malnutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Diabetes Mellitus\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083516821744,"sku":"2940046458190","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046458190_p0.jpg?v=1764000842","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046458190","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}