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Chronic Pancreatitis
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Chronic Pancreatitis Complications
- Obstruction of the small intestine or bile ducts
- Pancreatic insufficiency
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Ascites
- Pancreatic pseudocysts (fluid collections), which may become infected
- Blood clots in the splenic vein
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• Definition
• Chronic Pancreatitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Chronic Pancreatitis Symptoms & Signs
• Chronic Pancreatitis Prevention
• Chronic Pancreatitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Chronic Pancreatitis Treatment
• Chronic Pancreatitis Prognosis
• Chronic Pancreatitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Pancreatitis
• Alcoholism
• Ascites
• Biliary Obstruction
• Diabetes
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Lipid Disorders - Acquired
• Malabsorption
• Pancreatitis
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Amylase Test
• ERCP
• Fecal Fat
• Glucagon
• Glucose Test
• Lipase Test
• Trypsinogen
Surgery & Procedures
• Abdominal Exploration
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Alcohol Use
• Calcium in Diet
• Fat
• Indigestion
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Pain Medications
• Stools - Pale or Clay Colored
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 11/7/2002
Reviewed By : Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D. Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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