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- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Breaking down acute and chronic pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is caused by the irritation and inflammation of the cells of your pancreas This occurs when digestive enzymes released by the pancreas become active while still in the pancreas
- Discovery reveals how to prevent organ damage in pancreatitis
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have discovered how high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat found in the bloodstream, can rapidly damage organs during acute pancreatitis
- Acute pancreatitis and the rise of alcohol-related deaths
Alcohol-related deaths due acute pancreatitis have risen Learn more about acute and chronic pancreatitis from a Mayo Clinic expert
- What to know about pancreatic cancer - Mayo Clinic News Network
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 […]
- Animal study finds promise in icing for pancreatitis
Medical professionals commonly recommend putting ice on a break or sprain Cooling acts as a ‘slow motion’ button for our cells, blocking inflammation and damage by slowing the processes that cause them and their downstream effects But it’s impossible to put an ice pack on internal organs, right? Wrong, according to a recent study in […]
- Mayo Clinic-led study links obesity with pancreatitis
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 treatment
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
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why pancreatic cysts usually are not worrisome
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
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