TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PANCREATITIS BY TRADITIONAL

MEDICINE THERAPIES

Chronic pancreatitis is a permanent inflammatory process of the pancreatic tissue,

which injures the structure of the pancreas and disturbs its functions. In time, as the disease
develops, occur the endocrine and the exocrine insufficiency of the pancreas. As
morphological alterations, the following may occur: local or diffuse fibrosis of the pancreatic
tissue, parenchymatous calcifications and pancreatic cysts. The pancreas becomes atrophied
and fibrous, with dilated ducts.

The pancreas is a gland situated behind the stomach, close to the duodenum (the first
segment of the small intestine). It produces a number of enzymes that, together with the bile,
are used in the digestive process (exocrine function). The endocrine function of the pancreas
refers to the secretion of some hormones controlling the intestinal function and to the
secretion of insulin and glucagon (hormones regulating the blood sugar level in the body).

Manifestations

The manifestations of pain may disappear when the inflammatory process destroys the
pancreatic cells. But the disappearance of pains does not mean that the disease has been cured.
When the cells with exocrine function have been destroyed, the pancreas does not produce
any more the enzymes used in proteins, carbohydrates and fats digestion.

Consequently, they are neither decomposed nor absorbed any more, giving birth to the
malabsorption syndrome. The fats are eliminated in the feces, which become oily, bulky,
light-colored and heavy smelling. Because of the malabsorption syndrome, the patient will
lose weight. Moreover, when the endocrine function is also annulled, the manifestations
specific to diabetes occur as well.

The inflammation of the pancreas is accompanied by epigastric pain and abdominal

distension (abdomen swelling out). The pains vary in intensity and duration (from several
hours to several days). They become aggravated if the patient eats heavy foods, rich in fats
and he drinks alcohol. The pains often radiate towards the posterior area and they decrease in
intensity if the patient is seated or he leans forward. The digestive misbalance causes nausea
and vomiting. The lack of pancreatic enzymes is manifested by steatorrhea (elimination of the
undigested fats in the feces) and by creatorrhea (elimination of the undigested muscle fibers in
the feces).

The patient is exhausted. He loses weight constantly. There may also be B12, A, D, E
and K vitamin deficiencies. In advanced stages, there was also jaundice recorded. Upon the

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loss of the endocrine function and the raise in the blood sugar levels, there are also symptoms
of diabetes. Pancreatic insufficiency occurs if over 90% of the pancreatic tissue is destroyed.

Causes

One of the most frequent causes of chronic pancreatitis is alcholol abuse in association
with a diet rich in fats. The pancreatic tissue may also be injured and inflamed by heavy
blows.

Chronic pancreatitis is also caused by the following: hypercalcemia (abnormally high

level of calcium in the body), hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood),
hyperlipidemia (elevated concentrations of any or all of the lipids), hyperparathyroidism,
diseases of the digestive system (gastro-duodenal ulcer, gastritis), and hepato-biliary diseases
(biliary dyskinesia, chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis). If the pancreas inflammation is
caused by the obstruction of the pancreatic duct from pathological causes, the disease is called
obstructive chronic pancreatitis.

Treatment

The pancreas is a vital organ. As it is also very sensitive, any disorder of its functions
will generate dysfunctions to other organs. Three major energy centers coordinating the
pancreatic activity are situated in the pancreatic tissue. The obstruction of one of these is
manifested as a disease of the pancreatic tissue. It is the reason why the pancreas should be
spared and protected by an adequate diet and life style.

More neuro-vascular centers whose malfunction affects the function and the structure
of the pancreas are situated along the backbone, in the thoracic, cervical and lumbar areas.

The activity of these centers is affected by bad backbone posture, by local traumas or
by vertebrae dislodgement in a specific area. In order to recover their natural rate of function,
these neuro-vascular centers must be reactivated. If there are dislodgements of vertebrae, they
are brought back to their normal position.

Where the chronic pancreatitis is caused by diseases of other organs, then the affection
generating the inflammation of the pancreatic tissue is treated first of all. During the
treatment, the diet is modified in order to allow the pancreas to regenerate. If the pancreatitis
was caused by alcohol abuse, the alcohol consumption is completely eliminated. Resting
hoursare very important for the patient's recovery. Thus are recommended three to four rest
hours during the day as well as compliance with the sleep hours during the night.

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