Problem description: I experienced persistent upper abdominal pain after a meal. After I went to the hospital for an examination, I was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. What is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis?
Question date:2020-11-10
Patient information:Age: 40 Sex: Male
The most common cause of acute pancreatitis Usually cholelithiasis, alcohol and hyperlipidemia.
There are also factors such as autoimmune diseases and drugs. Patients will experience sudden onset of persistent upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. Patients need to go to the hospital for blood routine and biochemical examinations as well as imaging examinations. According to the results of the examinations, they will be treated with gastric acid suppression and proton pump inhibitors.
During treatment, patients need to quit smoking and drinking, and at the same time follow a light diet. As their condition improves, they need to gradually increase a small amount of protein diet.
Recommendations are for reference only. If the problem is serious, please go to the hospital for detailed inspection