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Pancreatitis (Signs and symptoms (Nausea, Rapid pulse, Fever, Vomiting,…
Pancreatitis
Signs and symptoms
Nausea
Rapid pulse
Fever
Vomiting
Smelly stool
Causes
Hypercalcemia
Cystic fibrosis
Abdomen injury
Gallstones
Alcoholism
Pathophysiology
Pancreatic enzymes are prematurely activated
Causing auto digestion of pancreas
Leading to varying degrees of oedema
Enzymes such as trypsinogen increase capillary permeability
Lifestyle
Stop smoking
Stop alcohol
Low fat diet
Drink more fluids
Treatment
Intravenous fluids
Analgesia
Surgery
Fasting
Diagnosis
Abdominal ultrasound
CT scan
Stool test
Blood tests
Management
Keep patient NPO
Intravenous fluids hydration is provided
Administer analgesics
Definition
Inflammation of pancreas