What Are The Effects Of Acute Pancreritis In Long Term?
what are the long terms effect of acute pancreritis (sp?) ,if any. Six months ago i had a reaction to a sulfar drug, It fried my pancreas and went to ER. It was not an enjoyable experince. Now I am back to normal but my heart rate tends to be higher (approx 80-100). I do regular cardio vascular exercises and have always eaten healthy. What gives
Effect of acute pancreatitis depends upon severity of infection. Acute pancreatitis patients recover in majority of the cases.However some may develop abscess,pseudocyst or duodenal obstruction. Acute pancreatitis can be divided into mild and severe pancreatitis. Ranson Criteria is used to determine severity of acute pancreatitis.In severe pancreatitis,amount of necrosis determine the further clinical outcome.
You may have repeat ultrasound to assess pancreas.It is good that you are so active physically.
Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Are The Effects Of Acute Pancreritis In Long Term?
Hello Effect of acute pancreatitis depends upon severity of infection. Acute pancreatitis patients recover in majority of the cases.However some may develop abscess,pseudocyst or duodenal obstruction. Acute pancreatitis can be divided into mild and severe pancreatitis. Ranson Criteria is used to determine severity of acute pancreatitis.In severe pancreatitis,amount of necrosis determine the further clinical outcome. You may have repeat ultrasound to assess pancreas.It is good that you are so active physically. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan