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	P - Pancreatitis
		Miniature schnauzers are predisposed to pancreatitis due to a tendency to have high levels of lipoproteins in their blood streams.
		When your vet examines your dog and suspects pancreatitis, she will look for abdominal pain that seems to be centered in the portion of the abdomen that is partially covered by the ribs.
		Pancreatitis is harder to diagnose in cats because they are less likely to have high enzyme levels and either hide pain better or experience less pain, making the need for testing less obvious.
	www.vetinfo.com /dencyclopedia/depancrea.html (1309 words)

	Pancreatitis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The usual cause of chronic pancreatitis is many years of alcohol abuse, but the chronic form may also be triggered by only one acute attack, especially if the pancreatic ducts are damaged.
		Trauma to the pancreas and hereditary pancreatitis are two known causes of childhood pancreatitis.
		Common causes of pancreatitis are gallstones or alcohol abuse.
	digestive.niddk.nih.gov /ddiseases/pubs/pancreatitis/index.htm (1871 words)

	Learn about Pancreatic Diseases at The National Pancreas Foundation
		Pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas that is painful and at times deadly.
		Pancreatic enzyme levels in the blood (amylase and lipase) are usually very high during acute pancreatitis, but may be only mildly elevated or even within normal limits with chronic pancreatitis.
		Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive disorder of the pancreas that causes destruction of the pancreas.
	www.pancreasfoundation.org /learn/pancreatitis.shtml (788 words)

	Pancreatitis
		In the majority of cases, acute pancreatitis is caused by gallstones or heavy alcohol use.
		The link between gallstones and acute pancreatitis is the anatomical union of the ducts that drain the gallbladder and pancreas, called the ampulla or major papilla of the duodenum.
		Pancreatitis is primarily suspected when a person reports symptoms of pancreatitis and also has risk factors such as heavy alcohol use or gallstone disease.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/103/107181.htm (1273 words)

	Pancreatitis - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas (a large gland situated behind the stomach that is responsible for secreting digestive enzymes).
		The major causes of acute pancreatitis are gallstones (lumps of solid material found in the gallbladder) and alcohol abuse (in 80 percent of all cases).
		Acute and chronic pancreatitis is diagnosed on the basis of symptoms and blood tests (elevated amylase, lipase levels, glucose, serum calcium and CBC - complete blood count), ultrasonography, CT scan or a special x-ray study (called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography - ECRP) may be used to inspect the pancreatic ducts.
	www.healthscout.com /ency/68/195/main.html (1121 words)

	PANCREATITIS - Patients - American College of Gastroenterology
		Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammation of the pancreas characterized by swelling and at times even destruction of pancreatic tissue.
		Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic inflammation of the pancreas characterized by scarring of tissue that at times is sufficient enough to impair digestion of food and to cause diabetes mellitus.
		The diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis is made by a combination of clinical symptoms and imaging studies such as abdominal CT scan and/or ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography).
	www.acg.gi.org /patients/gihealth/pancreas.asp (821 words)

	Pancreatitis
		Pancreatitis is a rare disease in which the pancreas becomes inflamed.
		Most cases of acute pancreatitis are caused either by alcohol abuse or by gallstones.
		Chronic pancreatitis has many causes but 70 to 80 percent of cases are due to chronic alcohol abuse.
	www.medhelp.org /NIHlib/GF-333.html (1421 words)

	Feline Pancreatitis ~ Pawprints and Purrs, Inc.
		In pancreatitis, the enzymes are activated prematurely in the pancreas instead of in the small intestine.
		The diagnosis of pancreatitis is based on three criteria: clinical signs, laboratory tests, and radiographs (x-rays) and/or ultrasound examination.
		This is known as pancreatic insufficiency and can be treated with daily administration of enzyme tablets or powder in the food.
	www.sniksnak.com /cathealth/pancreatitis.html (778 words)

	Pancreatitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Information on MedicineNet.com
		The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the duodenum.
		Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly and lasts for a short period of time and usually resolves.
		Chronic pancreatitis does not resolve itself and results in a slow destruction of the pancreas.
	www.medicinenet.com /pancreatitis/article.htm (329 words)

	eMedicine - Pancreatitis, Chronic : Article by Kamil Obideen, MD
		Pancreatic ischemia, with decreased pancreatic oxygenation and a decreased tissue pH, caused by a compartment syndrome, might cause pain that is relieved by duct decompression.
		Pancreatic duct drainage: In patients with a dilated pancreatic duct, a Roux-en-Y side-to-side pancreaticojejunostomy is indicated.
		It arises as a consequence of acute pancreatitis, pancreatic trauma, or chronic pancreatitis.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic1721.htm (9079 words)

	Pancreatitis: treatment, symptoms, cause, complications, long-term outlook, risks, statistics
		Some of the other symptoms of pancreatitis are: swollen and tender abdomen, sweating, nausea, vomiting, fever, mild jaundice, and rapid pulse.
		The result of chronic pancreatitis is an inability to properly digest fat caused by a lack of pancreatic enzymes.
		Some of the complications from pancreatitis are: low blood pressure, heart failure, kidney failure, ARDS (adult respiratory distress syndrome), diabetes, ascites, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, and cysts or abscesses in the pancreas.
	www.mamashealth.com /pancreatitis.asp (472 words)

	Pets with Diabetes: Pancreatitis and Diabetes
		Pancreatitis can be acute - meaning the inflammation occurs suddenly, or chronic - where the inflammation is slow and gradually occurs over a long period of time.
		When a single attack of acute pancreatitis occurs, avoiding a high fat diet may be all that is needed to prevent another attack from occurring.
		There are pancreatic enzymes that can be added to the pet's diet, and although there is no harm in giving them, they may not help.
	www.petdiabetes.org /pancreatitis.htm (1063 words)

	Pancreatitis
		In chronic pancreatitis, permanent damage occurs to the pancreas and its function, often leading to fibrosis (scarring).
		The overall goal for treatment of pancreatitis is to rest the pancreas and allow it to recover from the inflammation.
		Chronic pancreatitis may also be self-limiting, but may resolve after several attacks and with a greater risk of developing long-term problems such as diabetes, chronic pain, diarrhea, ascites, biliary cirrhosis, bile duct obstruction, or pancreatic cancer.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_liver/pancrea.cfm (617 words)

	Canine Pancreatitis
		Acute pancreatitis is a sudden onset of pancreatic inflammation.
		In most cases, if the pancreatitis was mild and the pet only had one episode, chances of recovery are good, and avoiding high fat foods may be all that is necessary to prevent recurrence or complications.
		The risk of developing fatal pancreatitis is increased in dogs who are overweight, or have diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism, hypothyroidism, gastrointestinal tract disease, and epilepsy.
	www.swiftwaterfarms.com /swiftwater/p21Pancreatitis.htm (907 words)

	Pancreatitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Idiopathic pancreatits is the term used to denote pancreatitis of undetermined cause - representing approximately 25 to 30 percent of cases.
		The diagnosis of pancreatitis is made when a patient has suggestive symptoms and signs and also has an elevation in one or more blood levels of certain pancreatic enzymes.
		Acute (early) complications of pancreatitis include shock, hypocalcemia (low blood calcium), high blood glucose, dehydration, and kidney failure (resulting from inadequate blood volume which, in turn, may result from a combination of fluid loss from vomiting, internal bleeding, or oozing of fluid from the circulation into the abdominal cavity in response to the pancreas inflammation).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pancreatitis (902 words)

	Simple FactSheet: Pancreatitis
		Pancreatitis is when the pancreas becomes inflamed or damaged.
		Symptoms of pancreatitis include nausea, vomiting and a persistent (sometimes severe) pain in the stomach area that may go right through to your back.
		Some of the known risk factors for pancreatitis include: a past history of pancreatitis, ongoing alcohol use, severe obesity, high triglyceride levels, gallstones, a medical procedure called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and many other medications that can have pancreatitis as a side effect (such as intravenous pentamidine).
	www.aegis.com /factshts/network/simple/panc.html (435 words)

	Home \| aHealthyme.com
		Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that is important in digestion.
		Pancreatitis can be acute (beginning suddenly, usually with the patient recovering fully) or chronic (progressing slowly with continued, permanent injury to the pancreas).
		As chronic pancreatitis continues and insulin levels drop, a patient may require insulin injections in order to be able to process sugars in his or her diet.
	www.ahealthyme.com /article/gale/100083813 (2803 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes: Pancreatitis
		Pancreatitis occurs when the enzymes amylase (ah-meh-lace) and lipase (lie-pace), which usually start to work when they are released into the small intestine, become trapped in the pancreas.
		Pancreatitis is classified as either acute or chronic.
		Some severe cases of pancreatitis require that a tube be put into the nose and passed through to the stomach to remove substances that stimulate the pancreas.
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/2002/12_02/pn_pancreas.htm (615 words)

	Pancreatitis - CNN.com
		Pancreatitis can be acute — appearing suddenly and lasting for a few days — or it can be chronic, developing gradually and persisting over many years.
		Pancreatic enzymes and juices flow from the cells through the ducts into the main pancreatic duct, which leads to your duodenum.
		Because laboratory tests can't confirm a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, your doctor may request an ultrasound or computerized tomography (CT) scan of your abdomen to examine your pancreas and to check for gallstones, a duct problem, or destruction of the gland.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00371.html (3125 words)

	Pancreatitis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Pancreatitis is classified as acute unless there are computed tomographic or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic findings of chronic pancreatitis (International Symposium on Acute Pancreatitis, Atlanta, 1992).
		With a diagnosis of Pancreatitis, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Pancreatitis.
		The prognosis of Pancreatitis may include the duration of Pancreatitis, chances of complications of Pancreatitis, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Pancreatitis, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Pancreatitis.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /p/pancreatitis/intro.htm (862 words)

	Pancreatitis
		Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that produces several enzymes to aid in the digestion of food, as well as the hormone insulin, which controls the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
		In the case of chronic pancreatitis, your doctor may test your stool for excess fat (which your body, lacking the enzymes produced by the pancreas, is not able to absorb) and may order pancreatic function tests to check whether your pancreas can secrete the necessary enzymes.
		Other studies have found that people with pancreatitis also have lower levels of vitamin A, glutathione (a protein found in the body), and some carotenoids (fat-soluble plant pigments that give vegetables their red, orange, and yellow color), but it isn't known whether supplementing with these substances is effective.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/articles/pancreatitis-000122.htm (1981 words)

	Pancreatitis
		With chronic pancreatitis, the pancreas may eventually stop producing the enzymes that are necessary for your body to digest and absorb nutrients.
		Although acute pancreatitis is not fully understood, its causes are usually gallstones or alcohol abuse.
		Acute pancreatitis - The initial stage of pancreatitis, characterized by gradual or sudden severe pain in the center part of the abdomen that moves around to the back, signaling a damaged or irritated pancreas.
	www.gastro.org /wmspage.cfm?parm1=855 (1205 words)

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