Pancreatitis Specialists in Delhi

What is Pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, the organ responsible for producing digestive enzymes and hormones including insulin, which occurs when digestive enzymes become prematurely activated within the pancreas itself and begin damaging its own tissue. Acute pancreatitis develops suddenly and can range from a mild, self-limiting episode to a severe, life-threatening condition involving widespread inflammation and organ failure. Chronic pancreatitis, by contrast, results from repeated episodes of inflammation over time that progressively and permanently damage the pancreas, impairing both its digestive enzyme production and its ability to regulate blood sugar. Gallstones and heavy alcohol consumption together account for the large majority of cases, making lifestyle and gallbladder health closely tied to pancreatic health. Prompt recognition and treatment of acute episodes, along with addressing the underlying cause, are important to prevent recurrence and long-term complications.

Causes of Pancreatitis

Most commonly caused by gallstones blocking the pancreatic duct or by heavy, prolonged alcohol consumption, both of which trigger premature activation of digestive enzymes within the pancreas. Other causes include very high triglyceride levels, certain medications, abdominal trauma, and, less commonly, genetic conditions or autoimmune disease. Smoking increases the risk of both acute and chronic pancreatitis and accelerates progression in chronic cases.

Symptoms of Pancreatitis

Severe upper abdominal pain often radiating to the back, nausea and vomiting, fever, rapid pulse, abdominal tenderness and swelling, in chronic disease unintended weight loss and greasy foul-smelling stools, jaundice if bile ducts are affected

Treatment & Types of Pancreatitis in Delhi

Acute pancreatitis is treated with hospitalisation for intravenous fluids, pain management, and temporary bowel rest, with treatment of the underlying cause such as gallstone removal once the acute episode subsides. Severe cases with complications may require intensive care support or procedures to drain infected fluid collections. Chronic pancreatitis management focuses on pain control, pancreatic enzyme replacement to aid digestion, management of resulting diabetes, and strict avoidance of alcohol to slow further damage.

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