Come capire se ci sono problemi al pancreas?
Come capire se ci sono problemi al pancreas?
Possono così manifestarsi perdita di peso e di appetito, ittero (colorazione gialla degli occhi e della pelle), dolore nella parte superiore dell'addome o nella schiena, debolezza, nausea o vomito. Una percentuale di malati che va dal 10 al 20 per cento può essere colpita anche da diabete.
What are the complications of chronic pancreatitis?
- Complications. Both acute and chronic pancreatitis can cause your pancreas to produce fewer of the enzymes that are needed to break down and process nutrients from the food you eat. This can lead to malnutrition, diarrhea and weight loss, even though you may be eating the same foods or the same amount of food. Pancreatic cancer.
Can pancreatitis cause diarrhea and weight loss?
- This can lead to malnutrition, diarrhea and weight loss, even though you may be eating the same foods or the same amount of food. Pancreatic cancer. Long-standing inflammation in your pancreas caused by chronic pancreatitis is a risk factor for developing pancreatic cancer.
What happens if the pancreas does not function properly?
- A poorly functioning pancreas can cause digestion problems and diabetes. Conditions that can lead to pancreatitis include: High calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia), which may be caused by an overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism)
What is the connection between gallstones and pancreatitis?
- Gallstones are a common cause of pancreatitis. Gallstones, produced in the gallbladder, can block the bile duct, stopping pancreatic enzymes from traveling to the small intestine and forcing them back into the pancreas. The enzymes then begin to irritate the cells of the pancreas, causing the inflammation associated with pancreatitis.
