What is Atrophy of pancreatic?
Pancreatic atrophy is the medical term that refers to the process of the pancreas — an organ responsible for producing enzymes responsible for digesting food and hormones — undergoing significant shrinking or degeneration, with resulting in the impairment of pancreatic function that might have serious consequences on overall health.
Pancreatic Atrophy Symptoms:
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea or weight loss
• Fatigue or weakness
• Abnormal blood sugar levels
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
Here are the main causes:
•Chronic pancreatitis: inflammation of the pancreas leading to scarring and damage
•Diabetes: high blood sugar levels can damage the pancreas over time.
Causes of Atrophy:
• Pancreatic trauma: Injury to the pancreas due to, for instance, a car accident or during surgery.
• Pancreatic cancer: Cancer that has spread to the pancreas and damaged it.
• Genetic disorders: Certain inherited conditions like cystic fibrosis may increase the likelihood of pancreatic atrophy.
Treatment of Atrophy:
• Medications to manage pain and inflammation.
• Dietary modifications to contain symptoms and reduce inflammation.
• Supplementation with pancreatic enzymes to improve digestion.
• Surgery may be performed for the removal of the damaged tissue or repairing the damaged ducts.
• Prevention: Anything with the word “prevention” is always better than its cure in any context regarding the development of pancreatic atrophy.
You can prevent it by:
• Having a balanced diet.
• Exercising now and then.
• Quit smoking.
• Limit alcohol.
• Controlling your other medical conditions like diabetes.
• Practice good hygiene and avoid exposure to toxins.
