In acute pancreatitis, amylase can rise rapidly within three to six hours of the onset of symptoms and may remain elevated for up to five days. Lipase, however, usually peaks at 24 hours with serum concentrations remaining elevated for eight to 14 days. What happens when you have acute pancreatitis?Read More →
Although chronic pancreatitis diagnosis may be suspected following presentation with suggestive symptoms, clinical presentation is usually insufficient for a firm diagnosis. In fact, a diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis is difficult to establish, especially in the early stages of disease. What are the symptoms of your pancreas not working properly? SymptomsRead More →
A couple of acute abdominal conditions that can mimic pancreatitis include: impacted gallstones (biliary colic) gastric perforation or duodenal ulcer. Can pancreatitis affect your feet? Context: Blue toe syndrome is an unusual complication of acute pancreatitis. It is characterized by tissue ischemia secondary to cholesterol crystal or atherothrombotic embolization leadingRead More →
If left untreated, the patient will continue to malabsorb fat, lose weight, have problems with imbalances, develop low self-esteem, and be unable to lead a normal life. Chronic pancreatitis is not life threatening, but many patients do not live as long as their age-matched peers in the general population. IsRead More →