Mayo Clinic Q and A: Breaking down acute and chronic pancreatitis
Nov 17, 2022 · Chronic pancreatitis can lead to weight loss, pain, diabetes and pancreatic cancer. Chronic pancreatitis symptoms include upper abdominal pain, indigestion, abdominal pain that worsens after eating, or unexpected weight loss. Oily, smelly stools, called steatorrhea, or jaundice, which is yellowing of the eyes and skin, can occur with pancreatitis.
Discovery reveals how to prevent organ damage in pancreatitis
Nov 8, 2024 · An estimated 30% of patients with acute pancreatitis have a form of the disease marked by high levels of triglycerides. Patients with hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis have a higher risk of persistent organ failure and severe pancreatitis , which often requires life support, prolongs hospitalization and increases mortality rates.
12-hour fasting essential for pancreatic cells, glucose management
Dec 17, 2021 · Fasting triggers a particular mechanism that helps beta cells in the pancreas manage glucose, according to discovery scientists at Mayo Clinic. The paper, published in Science Advances, reports that this molecular mechanism explains why intermittent fasting supports normalized glucose concentrations. It is the first step to investigating new potential …
Acute pancreatitis and the rise of alcohol-related deaths
Nov 15, 2022 · Dr. Vege says the study of diabetes in patients with pancreatitis is the focus of ongoing research at Mayo Clinic. "Diabetes happens both in people with acute as well as chronic pancreatitis. In acute pancreatitis, in 10% of where you have severe forms where a part of pancreatic tissue dies, is what we call necrosis," he says.
What to know about pancreatic cancer - Mayo Clinic News Network
Mar 7, 2019 · Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. Your pancreas releases enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help manage your blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer typically spreads rapidly to nearby organs. It is seldom detected in its early […]
Mayo Clinic-led study links obesity with pancreatitis
Mar 9, 2020 · PHOENIX — A study by researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona published in the The Journal of Clinical Investigation has found that obesity is not only implicated in chronic diseases such as diabetes, but also in sudden-onset diseases such as pancreatitis. "In our study, we were able to demonstrate that fat within the belly is rapidly degraded during […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pancreatic cancer risk, symptoms and …
Nov 10, 2022 · Although it is not a common form of cancer, pancreatic cancer is a very serious disease and is considered one of the least survivable cancers.
Animal study finds promise in icing for pancreatitis
Jul 15, 2019 · In humans, acute pancreatitis is usually diagnosed in the emergency room, according to the paper, and the severity is hard to predict. The authors suggest that by identifying the severity a patient’s condition and cooling their pancreas using water at the appropriate temperature, patients may have shorter hospital stays.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why pancreatic cysts usually are not worrisome
Aug 29, 2017 · Rarely, a cyst may lead to pancreatitis — an inflammation of the pancreas. When that happens, medication and other treatment often can be used to treat the condition successfully. If you learn that you have a pancreatic cyst, the best course of action is to consult with an expert who is familiar with these cysts.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Detecting pancreatic cancer
Nov 11, 2024 · Editor’s Note: November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Approximately 66,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, according to the National Cancer Institute.