Inflammation of the pancreas Alcoholics Vulnerable

Pancreatitis is defined as inflammation of the pancreas. Disease that affects many alcoholics may occur with different severity. If left unchecked, could result in death.


The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It releases hormones, insulin and glucagon, as well as digestive enzymes that help you digest and absorb food. Pancreatitis can be caused by a gallstone that becomes the stopper at the opening in the pancreas, as yangdilansir Healthmeup.

Chronic pancreatitis can occur as a result of heavy alcohol use. This inflammation can involve chronic abdominal pain that can last for months or even years. In some cases one meal every meal can make the pain worse, in patients.

Symptoms of painful chronic pancreatitis include pain, abdominal pain, chronic pain, weight problems, and foul-smelling feces.

To relieve the pain, you can lean forward or curling into a fetal position to relieve pain while eating or drinking tends to make it worse. Usually the blockage is temporary, lasting a few days, and the symptoms disappeared when gallstones are dislodged.

Mild cases of acute pancreatitis usually improves within a week. Moderate to severe cases may require a longer time for the recovery. Chronic pancreatitis usually causes permanent damage to the pancreas. Loss of function of the pancreas can lead to an inability to properly digest nutrients.

Acute pancreatitis patients should be hospitalized in order to avoid dehydration, the monitoring and control pain. If the gallstone pancreatitis is the reason behind the medical experts can use this method or through laparoscopic surgery.

Sources: http://health.okezone.com/read/2013/01/17/486/747567/