Questions on Gastroenterology - 8. Chronic Pancreatitis

❤️ Support us - 4355053921990398 (ARMEN ASTVATSATRYAN) Chronic pancreatitis is persistent inflammation of the pancreas that results in permanent structural damage with fibrosis and ductal strictures, followed by a decline in exocrine and endocrine function (pancreatic insufficiency). Drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes are two of the major risk factors. Abdominal pain is the predominant symptom in most patients. Diagnosis is usually made by imaging studies and pancreatic function testing. Treatment mainly includes pain control and management of pancreatic insufficiency. #chronicpancreatitis #pancreas #alcohol Professor Armen Astvatsatryan, MD, PhD, ScD, Fellow of European Society of Cardiology. First Dean and Founder of Faculty of Public Health of European Regional Educational Academy (now University). One of 100 Top Health Professionals - 2007 by the International Biographical Center`s (Cambridge, England) aramis1969@