Some people experience an isolated episode, termed acute pancreatitis. Other people experience multiple episodes and more lasting pain, called chronic pancreatitis. Treatment to reduce symptoms of ...

Pain is the most distressing symptom of chronic pancreatitis. Although the pathogenesis of pain is still poorly understood, an increase in intraductal pressure may be the dominant factor.

Six months of therapy reduced pain and oxidative stress. Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathophysiology of chronic pancreatitis. Thus, antioxidant therapy might attenuate oxidative ...

the pain often originates in your chest or abdominal organs. Kidney stones and pancreatitis are two conditions that can cause ...

There are no drugs specifically designed to treat acute pancreatitis ... including severe abdominal pain, organ failure, and complications which may require intensive care and surgical intervention.

Surgery provides pain relief in 40–60% patients with chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic duct strictures and pancreatic duct stones; however, severe complications can occur. Endoscopic stent ...