Chronic pancreatitis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology

What is chronic pancreatitis? Chronic pancreatitis is where the pancreas becomes inflamed for long periods of time, leading to permanent damage and serious complications. Find our full video library only on Osmosis: osms.it/more.
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[@m.d6220]

If you watched the Acute Pancreatitis video and just want to know about Chronic Pancreatitis, start watching at 4:06

[@osmosis]

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[@milicaj.4590]

Unfortunately, saw it too late😑

[@tjbmom123]

Thank you

[@karicoffey2743]

Great video, very informative. However, being a sufferer of 9 attacks of acute pancreatitis, and now a 39-year-old woman with chronic pancreatitis and diabetes, I feel you should stress more that, while it may be the most common cause, not all patients are alcoholics, and it would be nice to not be faced with that judgement right out of the gate. I have experienced many doctors, nurses, and EMTs treating me with extreme prejudice without knowing my history. My bouts of acute pancreatitis are caused by a genetic lipid disorder. My triglycerides tend to increase, regardless of diet, until they are 4000+. I have needed numerous rounds of plasmapheresis. The problem for me lies in the eye-rolling and name-calling and the questioning of my husband, "what is she on?!" When you are in that MASSIVELY EXTREME PAIN, it's hard to explain your medical history. Please don't jump to conclusions. The tests will tell you if they asked for this or not. Just be professional in treating patients, that's all I ask.

[@niharikadixith1670]

Kari Coffey Thank you for your perspective. Wish you all the best.

[@mozak007]

In diagnosing a patient we must always consider the most common causes of the simptoms, then look the rare ones. If it was the other way, diagnosing would last forever. Its nothing againts you as person, its just how medecine works.

[@moneymoneymoney1487]

Kari Coffey it’s hitting key points that are more prominent on tests and general facts

[@arifshahariar4519]

My mother has the same issue. She doesn’t drink alcohol. Her triglycerides also rises when it attacks. Now she is in mental trauma every night of having an attack in the morning.

[@CKing-di9lt]

@@arifshahariar4519 similar issues 4 someone I know. They had there gb removed many years ago after already a full hysterectomy. Only 2 be left with a permanently dilated bile duct & chronic reocurring pancreatitis. 2 make matters worse drs now know her endometriosis spread 2 her bowels. She gets no pain relief even. She's brave asf!

[@leonarhanneken2629]

Chronic calcified pancreatitis is never ending. I am on a nose feeding tube because of it. Quality of life sucks, but all in all I Love Life. The breathing issue sucks too. I also deal with the last stage of MS. So my plate is full. Every day I just fight to live the best I can. I need a vacation lol

[@osmosis]

Thanks for sharing, Ieona! Your perspective is admirable! Hope you're having a wonderful week! ❤️

[@buffayhelp]

i’ve chronic pancreatitis too. i’m 16 and it hurts me sooooo bad. what should i do? will i get pancreatic cancer?

[@karishmababu_]

I've Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis tooo .I'm 22 😓

[@f..r.e4569]

@@buffayhelp bro how are you rn?

[@cesarborunda5224]

@@buffayhelp hey what were your first symptoms

[@samprakash7197]

Please discuss Pancreatitis/ and Acute Pancreatitis caused by gall stones blockage in the pancreatic duct

[@kalkidangobezie4078]

why i am suffer after removal gallblader

[@hassanrafid394]

@@kalkidangobezie4078 sorry to hear that , but suffer from what ?

[@anuppatel4978]

The video teach you everything in such a short time. Simply amazing.

[@nesibahar6743]

i wish my GI prof just played this video in class and kept his mouth shut...

[@sejlaahmetovic5394]

Nesi Bahar zp0m

[@heyitsdiamedico5538]

Hahahahhahaha

[@alanoudalessa400]

Literally

[@Mariah-ge5be]

I would say same thing😂😂😂

[@ketkimutha1296]

Same thought comes in my mind when ever I see osmosis videos. 😀

[@veenac6780]

Explanation of ERCP was so freakin' cool !

[@naveendhiman1723]

@Osmosis please share , what food should be given to the patient.

[@rawanalkhabbaz6831]

Genius way of explaining the disease.

[@stephaniefisher1000]

I love this channel so much. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@doctorgruu]

Mannn!! I dont have words to thank you, you have no match keep it up and yes i will be their donating a huge amount some day once again thanks a trillion!!

[@sjrl6307]

Thanks for that. It explains alot about how I got where I am now.

[@osmosis]

Glad to help 🙏🏼

[@fasamah.kollie8767]

Impressive summary for my exam. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@osmosis]

Most welcome, Fasama! ❤️

[@mousumijhili8855]

Har Har Mahadev 🙏🙏🙏rakhya karo prabhu😰😰😰

[@conciousenergy79]

Where's the explanation of acute pancreatitis due to gallstones?

[@Raymedi]

Thank you for your simple and easy explanation 🌹

[@osmosis]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@kathvodkath]

Tomorrow I have to teach this class, so this video just saved me

[@Kayak1088]

He left out the part that your life is over if you have CP .. and there is a good chance you'll die in excruciating pain.

[@sebastianspiteri6815]

@@Kayak1088 with we then went. You. Have.. Pie. The. Werin

[@keerthanareddy4491]

Such an excellent presentation!

[@PickledWill]

Got chronic pancreatitis at age 14, no one in the fam has it and nothing happend to trigger it. Life just hates me

[@leadnsteel1428]

I feel the same way. My life never went the way I wanted it too. There was a girl I wanted so much but she married someone else, I have no love in my life I live alone, I'm struggling just to get by all the time I just want to end it all.

[@jaytorres5116]

How are you controlling it

[@mindthegaphj637]

@@leadnsteel1428 suicide is not the answer my friend. Try to spend time with family and friends and open up to them about your thoughts and feelings it can be a very healing process. You could also learn to love spending time with yourself, doing the things you most enjoy, get out and about and enjoy life, start a hobby and join a club. Realise that situations are not forever the girl you loved is married and if you learn to let go of what cannot be you will open your world to so many more opportunities, and eventually meet someone else who you fall for which has you looking back and thinking that you were obviously not in love like you thought, regardless this woman is off limits and a part of your past, look forward in life, and anticipate what the future will bring. Wishing you the best, know that God loves you, and live in the moment and keep your heart open. Hope this helps 😊

[@mindthegaphj637]

@@leadnsteel1428 do you love animals ? Get a dog they will love you unconditionally and bring so much joy, and hey they attract lots of women or you could meet your forever at the dog park.

[@With_love_christ_7]

@@leadnsteel1428 jesus loving you🥺

[@jawadjahangir6805]

may God bless you. GREAT work :)

[@khalilahthevoicepurnell7151]

Not always about alcohol or fried foods. I do not drink and now have chronic pancreatitis. It's a pain I do not wish on anyone. I started getting it from Gallstones and had to get my gallbladder removed in 2003 and have been getting pancreatitis consistently since 2003. I hate flare ups and now I have chronic pancreatitis which is horrible often times because we know the pain but often times the enzyme levels will not reflect being up with chronic pancreatitis. The only thing they can do is hospitalized you, give you pain meds in the IV and relax your pancreas over a couple days hoping it hasn't gotten worse. My friend has it bad the pancreatitis started eating away at her pancreas. Where is the cure for this? Smh.

[@Pr0ph3cy-k5z]

There is no cure.

[@Mystomach]

She needs to stop eating red meat, no alcohol, no fizzy drinks and low fat diet. She needs to make changes to her lifestyle

[@zohaeramshiekh5444]

May Allah release ur pain and ease you

[@keshavsharma3008]

In India, there is a place called 'padaav' which has treated chronic pancreatitis patients from ayurvedic treatment. You can text me for any other detail.

[@Daniel-tw2xg]

Let’s have fun together while we can

[@ariesmy]

I hope my pro. can scope what I need in 9 mins like this

[@blackhawkX02]

Man, this is very well explained, thank you and keep up the good work!

[@FlorenMo]

love it! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!

[@nhanngothanh9621]

Hi there, I wonder what program/software you used to make this video? Wonderful and easy to follow tutorial. Thanks

[@Mystomach]

White board

[@DJ-bj8ku]

The human body is an amazing machine.

[@saynotofascismm]

I just got done eating a small dinner of chicken and rice and having upper intense left stomach pain mid left back pain and upper left pinching left shoulder pain should I worry???

[@kalkidangobezie4078]

i am suffering aftet gallblader surgery

[@rogerbrandt6678]

This is THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT PANCREATITIS.

[@osmosis]

Thanks, Roger! 🥰

[@HassanAliNursing]

Thank you so much awesome methodology..

[@kevina5018]

I love Osmosis

[@leonarhanneken2629]

I know there's no cure but a good treatment would be nice

[@121sayer]

From what I understand its mostly managed by taking enzymes with meals and eating smaller meals more often. If beta cells are damaged they might need insulin. If the pancreas becomes necrotic it may need to be removed. Obviously don’t drink alcohol as well.

[@hearourvoice5495]

I had a pancretectomy ( removal of pancreas and gallbladder) 5 1/2 years ago, I am a diabetic now but feel great and no more pain. I was chronic, father died of pancreatic cancer when I was 7. I’m now 65. my brother and I had a genetic test showing our gene activated, there are 5 children and no one else has problems. My pancreas was very bad. My brother is 72 and may be eligible for the whipple procedure.

[@karishmababu_]

Chronic calcification Pancreatitis at the age 22 !

[@RaidSiren]

You should all look into Nigella Sativa (also called Black Cumin or Black Seed). It contains an important agent called thymoquinone, which has routinely been shown to both reverse pancreatic cancer growth, but also reduce inflammation of the pancreas in a host of disease states.

[@kelliewhyte_85]

@@karishmababu_ I have the same as you and I'm 37 and been having the pain issue since 2014. Apparently I have too many calcifications to get removed.

[@Ceyda-h7n]

Great video! Thanks

[@osmosis]

You're welcome! 🥰

[@zindan020]

Are lipase and amylase all time elevated? Or are there moments with low levels?

[@Mystomach]

Elevated normally when things are happening they are higher

[@vijaynangarepatil8638]

Yes take care

[@shamimakhter3272]

very nice presentation. thank you sir.

[@dimangpurohit2363]

Thank you great video very informative and helpful

[@medx7161]

two words ! it's amazing

[@karthick4442]

thanks a lot!

[@shermukhammadabdugofurov7602]

Hello. That’s such a great video. I would like to ask if there is anyone who had experienced with that disease and got cured. I have been suffering from that disease for more than two years. And went to see a lot of doctors but nothing has changed. I feel it is getting worse. I need your help. I would like to write if you know any doctor to recommend.

[@dannymontague4736]

I've been suffering for a little over a year with this. I totally understand your feelings. Have you had any luck?

[@bhavyasharma4115]

I have been suffering from 2months

[@bhavyasharma4115]

Can you tell me something about what you eat

[@Pr0ph3cy-k5z]

No cure my friend.

[@amarakainat8993]

do contact me

[@abdelrahmanomara4984]

thank you million

[@michaelmilsaps732]

Anyone have chronic pancreas disease but no symptoms? I had an MRI but have not been in pain, no nausea or vomiting, so I am puzzled about the results of the MRI

[@MehediHasan-fq7tc]

Nice video, thank you😊

[@marwamohamed1492]

perfect ..thanks alot

[@osmosis]

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[@thestarofhopesinging]

Thank youuu !!

[@riyaagrawal4656]

i love your channel plz keep it up

[@hassanebrahim5369]

i really love ur work, keep it up

[@buffayhelp]

i’ve chronic pancreatitis too. i’m 16 and it hurts me sooooo bad. what should i do? will i get pancreatic cancer?

[@pezzie1470]

What are your symptoms

[@buffayhelp]

@@pezzie1470 Pain in the upper belly that spreads into the back. Pain in the belly that gets worse when I eat or drink Oily stools. Nausea and vomiting. Severe belly (abdominal) pain that may be constant or that comes back. Weight loss.

[@bharathae5626]

@@buffayhelp where are u from

[@safamousa5676]

@@buffayhelp how are you now??

[@safamousa5676]

@@buffayhelp I have same issue

[@eniotanaka2229]

Thank youuuuuuuuu

[@teamammcri2224]

Why is amylase level increased in acute pancreatits?

[@ragnarokmero8412]

very helpful thx

[@SirAzi01]

Well holy f*ck, I just learned what bright future awaits me with my (genetically caused) chronic pancreatitis

[@firecanfly]

I know right! Besides getting the surgery done that removes the pancreas, gallbladder, and spleen and puts your eyelet cells in your liver there is not really anything that helps. I've gotten a few ERCP's to clear out the sludge in my ducts and put a stent in. They don't help with the pain at all but apparently they help the actual pancreas. My dad was diagnosed 20 years ago and there has been no change in progress except for finding the PRSS1 genetic mutation. That's how they finally diagnosed me and my sister. We just have to stay strong and learn to live with the pain. Which sucks...

[@SirAzi01]

@Andilena Miller as much as I appreciate the thought, I'm afraid a root that supposedly dilates blood vessels will not help a disintegrating pancreas, nor will it ease the pain

[@RAKESHKUMAR-ts1iv]

nice persentation .please provide presention on portal hypertension

[@osmosis]

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[@nanidickra132]

thnk u ❤

[@Marahxtb]

I love your channel!!!

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[@ravindrakumar-hz8nb]

Excellent

[@richiep3520]

What could cause pancreatitis with only showing mild atrophy in the tail and slight in the body? The head looks perfect. Just diagnosed and have epi, no diabetes yet and just steatorhea, never had pains. Still trying to figure it all out 🤔

[@nathalievandijk]

Do you know.more now? I am the same.

[@richiep3520]

@@nathalievandijk yes. It was discovered I have pancreatic divisum. The pancreas did not get formed correctly at birth. Pancreas tubes did not join.

[@burakuzun2045]

I think there is no point to mention about the pathogenesis of acut pancreatitis this much in a chronic pancreatitis content. But it was still very very helpful. Thank you ☺

[@HAMZAABDULAZEEZABBA]

I LOVE YOU GUYS❤

[@osmosis]

Thank you for the love! ❤️

[@maimahdi7373]

Acute pancreatitis is also covered, that’s awesome 🔥🔥🔥✨

[@osmosis]

Thank you, Mai! 🥰

[@yamunamadhu6844]

But how

[@domenickscali6363]

Awesome video

[@duocphamtruongtho4462]

Hữu ích!

[@tasnimalmikdad147]

شكرا ياوردةةةة

[@namhlahopu206]

i love you guys 👌👌👌

[@shwetapandey8205]

plzz upload portal hypertension

[@osmosis]

We will eventually. You can vote for upcoming videos by becoming a Patreon subscriber. www.patreon.com/osmosis

[@artkjy]

Nice

[@saimaarif6518]

Plz make more videos on Internal medicine and Surgery... Humble request...

[@osmosis]

We will eventually, Saima! In the meantime, you can vote for upcoming videos, see all of our unreleased videos and access tens of thousands of flashcards and quiz questions by becoming an Osmosis Prime subscriber. You can sign up for a free trial at bit.ly/2ut5ZEJ.

[@MrLiquar]

I am 25. Will I die from this? How soon?

[@Mystomach]

You need to change your lifestyle. Low fat diet. No red meat. No alcohol. Get fit and healthy.

[@AK-zw3yz]

Hey! How are u? Any update?

[@patriciavincent3280]

Watching Dr Eric Berg advise. Many KZbin explained how to detox pancreas and liver

[@cottoncandybomber]

So what's the length of a dollar bill?

[@tampatothailand]

6 inches

[@lucianovara1478]

Pueden poner los subtitulos?

[@osmosis]

Hi, Lucia! All of our translations are done by volunteers, like our friends at Translators Without Borders. I will pass along your request to the person that coordinates the volunteers. Thanks for watching!

[@lucianovara1478]

Gracias!!!

[@julanbarua5560]

difference between recurrent acute pancraetitis and chronic pancrestitis....

[@Mystomach]

Chronic can develop slowly and get worse over time.

[@sadafajaz1]

good

[@surekhasweety511]

My mom been suffering with chronic pancreatitis 😔😔😔😔😔 I'm here to search cure bt i came to knw that there's no cure 😔😔😔😔😔

[@drkaushiksolanki8915]

Dr Balendu prakash from india is expert on it ...plz visit him once ..may she get well soon

[@drkaushiksolanki8915]

If you want contact details i can help you

[@mohammedimtiyaz4193]

My dad is also suffering from this chronic pancreatitis so i came here to know about that but I got to know that there is no cure

[@surekhasweety511]

Enzyme therapy works!! My mom was under enzyme therapy 🥰 ur dad gonna all right for sure. Health to his body. Good day.

[@Mystomach]

She needs to change her lifestyle. Low fat diet. No red meat. No alcohol.

[@abhishekbhatta2071]

Till now no complaints ..its far better interesting than reading a book but however BOOKS ARE BOOKS...so we r expecting more and more topics could be covered and also brings us others videos for orthopaedics,paediatrics...necessary for MBBS students as well..

[@acecombat3430]

loooool u r acting like they work in ur dads shop

[@marianb660]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@nicholasarmstrong643]

It hurts a bunch, but I really like berries and yogurt. It's not a death sentence.

[@AK-zw3yz]

How r u? Any update?

[@laurar9136]

Thanks again for an amazing video :)

[@kiranjakke8960]

Chronic pancreatitis is not cure scope in future

[@mynameishuman3876]

Aap bhagwan ho hamare liye....

[@djamn_jsjskw]

Ap k lei gobar 🐄 b baghwan hai 😆

[@patriciatarlier7408]

Franva

[@bedrajama3421]

Why can't pro's be like this... And yeah less annoying so I would study when I feel like studying...

[@SingZeon48]

Feels like you focused too much on acute pancreatitis.

[@garymiller2108]

what would cause your pancreas to stop, I am 55 I do not drink I am in pain meds for my back, my blood sugar was off the chart they said about 1600 they also told me when I was in the hospital I had 5 doctors come up to me I didn't understand why, I asked one doctor he said no one ever walked in with blood sugar that high they are usually in a coma. I did thanks now I inject my self 5 times a day with novalog and lantus can the pancreases start working again? how long is life expectancy? does any one have an answer ?

[@5winder]

Get off the pain meds... they're lethal. Switch to hash oil... God's gift to pain patients.

[@aminamustafa5321]

😍👏

[@Deechileshe]

SSL

[@SUMMTHASWORD]

{{{}}} The spirit of pancreas be with you. {{{}}} 707

[@liakiss8615]

but why less meat?

[@Mystomach]

Cause of the enzymes breaking it down. For me it is red meat

[@martharg330]

🙌👍✋👊👌