Pancreatitis Chronic Recurrent

Pancreatitis is a disease of the pancreas, characterized by inflammatory and/or degenerative processes in the organ. Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by the re-development of symptoms of the disease after inflammation subsides. It is known that chronicity and relapse of chronic pancreatitis are frequent phenomena with different periods.

The development of the disease largely depends on the etiology and pathogenesis of the pathology. For example, according to various studies, acute pancreatitis in some cases can become chronic (sometimes already in the first months). According to experts, the frequency of transition from acute to chronic pancreatitis ranges from 16% to 75%. Moreover, relapses of the latter can occur in 30–36% of cases. In addition, the risk of chronic inflammation increases with age, alcohol abuse, abuse of spicy foods or culinary excesses, herbs

What is pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas that can lead to serious complications and even be life-threatening. The pancreas is responsible for producing enzymes necessary for normal digestion and absorption of nutrients. However, in pancreatitis, these enzymes are not secreted sufficiently, which can lead to poor digestive function and various complications such as jaundice and infection.

What are the causes of pancreatitis?

Important reasons for the development of chronic pancreatitis are obesity, alcohol abuse, cholelithiasis, long-term use of certain medications and some genetic factors. The chronic form of the disease can recur in