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Feb-17-2014
Fatty food is dangerous for liver same as wine.
Dr. Hitesh Chavda
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Sept-26-2013
Technological advancement improves chances of curing gall bladder cancer patients thereby.
Dr. Hitesh Chavda
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Sept-23-2013

If gallbladder stone is big, Risk of gall bladder cancer rises six times : Dr. Hitesh Chavda.
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Liver update 2013
Cancer probability in gallbladder with stone.
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Liver update 2012
Conference held for the treatment of Liver Cancer Patient.
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Liver update 2011
Liver update 2011 third conference.
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Nov-06-2011
Interview on "Organ Donation" has been published.
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Oct-03-2011
After fast, sadbhavna organ donation gives life to three.
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July-28-2010
City docs perform risky surgery on 82-yr-old.
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July-28-2010
Successful Surgery of Liver Cancer.
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Sept-20-2010
25% liver ailment from liquor in dry Gujarat.
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Sept-20-2010
Even 50% of liver can be Donated.
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Sept-20-2010
Booze a bane in dry Gujarat - Alcohol biggest contributor to liver failure.
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Acute Pancreatitis
 
What is Acute Pancreatitis?

Acute pancreatitis is a sudden attack causing inflammation of the pancreas and usually associated with severe upper abdominal pain. The pain may last several days and may be serious.

 
What are the causes of Acute Pancreatitis?

The chief causes of acute pancreatitis in adults are gallstones, other gallbladder (biliary) disease, and alcohol use. Viral infection (mumps, coxsackie B, mycoplasma pneumonia, and campylobacter), hereditary conditions, traumatic injury, pancreatic or common bile duct surgical procedures and certain medications (especially estrogens, corticosteroids, thiazide diuretics, and azathioprine) are other causes. Pancreatitis without any apparent cause is known as idiopathic pancreatitis.

The exact cause of acute pancreatitis may differ among different patients, but in general it is not well understood. It is thought that enzymes normally secreted by the pancreas in an inactive form become activated inside the pancreas and start to digest the pancreatic tissue. This process is called autodigestion and causes swelling, hemorrhage, and damage to the blood vessels. An attack may last several days and the pain may be severe.

 
What are the symptoms of Acute Pancreatitis?

The primary symptom of acute pancreatitis is severe pain in the middle of your upper abdomen, often radiating to the back. Pain is sudden and then steady, and is often aggravated by walking or lying down and relieved by sitting or leaning forward. Other symptoms may include:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Bloating
  • Fever
  • Mild Jaundice

If you have any of these signs with abdominal pain, see your doctor immediately.

 
Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis

Your doctor will ask about your medical history, particularly about how much alcohol you drink and if you have had symptoms of gallstones or common bile duct stones. He or she will examine you and order blood tests to confirm the cause of your symptoms.
Lab tests that may be used for diagnosis are:

  • serum amylase and lipase
  • liver function tests
  • blood calcium test
  • blood glucose test
  • complete blood count
  • urinalysis.

Your abdomen and chest may be x-rayed to confirm whether your symptoms are caused by acute pancreatitis or by other disorders that can cause similar symptoms. In addition, the following tests may be done to detect changes in the size of your pancreas:

  • ultrasound exam
  • CT (computed tomography) scan.
  • MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangio Pancreatography) scan
 
Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis

Treatment for acute pancreatitis depends on the severity of the condition. Generally the patient needs hospitalization with administration of intravenous fluids to help restore blood volume. Medication for pain and nausea are provided to ease these symptoms and food is withheld until these symptoms have subsided considerably. Antibiotics are often prescribed in cases of severe acute pancreatitis or if infection occurs. Surgery is sometimes needed when complications such as infection, cysts or bleeding occur.

 
Prognosis of Acute Pancreatitis

Patients usually recover fully from acute pancreatitis and do not experience recurrence if the cause is removed. Alcohol consumption should be eliminated even if it is not determined as the cause of the disease. Smoking, which stresses the body's defenses against inflammation, should be stopped. If gallstones were the cause, then removal of the gallbladder is required to prevent further attacks. For those patients in whom a cause is not readily identified, there should be consideration of other diagnostic testing such as endoscopic ultrasound.