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- Title
Comprehensive Review of Acute Pancreatitis Pain Syndrome.
- Authors
Beiriger, Jacob; Khan, Adnan; Yan, Brian; Ross, Heather; Wang, Makala; Carducci, Michael; Parra, Natalia Salinas; Chowdhury, Salil; Erwin, Ryan; Forrest, Paul; Chen, Sarah; Gerber, Alexis
- Abstract
Pancreatitis is a condition that causes inflammation in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. This condition often presents as neuropathic, inflammatory, and/or visceral pain. Acute pancreatitis is typically characterized by sudden and severe abdominal pain, often in the upper right part of the abdomen. The pain from pancreatitis can be caused by different mechanisms, such as abnormal activation of pancreatic zymogens or NF-κB mediated inflammation in the pancreas. The treatment of pancreatitis depends on its type, severity, and underlying cause. Hospitalization and medications are typically necessary, while in others, surgery may be required. Proper management of pancreatitis is essential, as it can help reduce the risk of complications and improve the patient's quality of life. The literature on pancreatitis pain management evaluates systematic approaches and the effectiveness of various treatments, such as lidocaine, opioid agonists, ketamine, magnesium, endoscopic methods, spinal cord stimulation, and other novel treatments present opportunities for exploration in pancreatitis pain management.
- Subjects
INFLAMMATION; QUALITY of life; KETAMINE; PANCREATITIS; ABDOMINAL pain; ACUTE diseases; PAIN management
- Publication
Gastrointestinal Disorders, 2023, Vol 5, Issue 2, p144
- ISSN
2624-5647
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/gidisord5020014