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| Acute Pancreatitis |
| Treatment for acute pancreatitis depends on the severity
of the condition. Sometimes the patient needs hospitalization
with administration of intravenous fluids to help restore blood
volume. Antibiotics are often prescribed if infection occurs
and pain medications are often used to provide relief. Surgery
is sometimes needed when complications such as infection, cysts
or bleeding occur. |
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| Chronic Pancreatitis |
| The treatment for chronic pancreatitis depends on the symptoms.
Most therapies center on pain management and nutritional support.
Oral pancreatic enzyme supplements are utilized to aid in the
digestion of food. Patients who develop diabetes require insulin
to control the blood sugar. In patients using alcohol, the
avoidance of alcohol is central to therapy. A diet low in fat
is necessary and sometimes it is easier for the patient to
eat more frequently in much smaller portions. |
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