Prevention of Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
stop alcohol consumption
Occurrence of Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
Common Gender
Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis:
Biopsy: To confirm the diagnosis of alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
CT scan (Computed tomography): To provide detailed pictures for diagnosis of alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
Abdominal ultrasound: To confirm the diagnosis of the alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
Complications of Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis if untreated
Yes, Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis is left untreated:
multi-organ failure
can be fatal
Self-care for Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis:
lower alcohol consumption
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis.