Expert in treating Pancreatitis: Acute – Chronic

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The inflamed pancreas can cause harm to your lungs, kidneys and heart.

The main cause for Pancreatitis is gallstones or heavy alcohol consumption.

There are usually two types of pancreatitis:

If you have acute pancreatitis, you may experience abdominal pain, vomiting, swollen or tender abdomen, fever, high heartbeat, etc.

Chronic pancreatitis may cause some of the same symptoms as acute pancreatitis and abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhoea, high diabetes (high blood sugar) etc.

Dr Rahul Raghavapuram, an expert doctor in IRA Gastro and Surgery clinic in Meerpet, Hyderabad will analyze your condition clinically and measures the levels of your digestive enzymes (amylase and lipase) produced by the pancreas. High levels of these enzymes indicate acute pancreatitis.

Dr Rahul Raghavapuram MBBS, DNB (General Surgery and Gastroenterology) has extensive experience in treating both acute and chronic pancreatitis, he would apply the most appropriate treatment depending on the underlying cause of pancreatitis and the severity of the illness.

He would advise surgery If the pancreatitis were due to an obstructing gallstone. If it is due to excessive alcohol consumption, suggests avoiding alcohol or an alcohol rehabilitation program will be recommended.

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