Acute pancreatitis in most cases develops from the transition to the pancreas of inflammation from other organs, usually from the gallbladder and bile ducts. In mild cases of pancreatitis, only pancreatic edema occurs, in more severe pockets of necrosis with progressive dynamics. This happens because bile from the bile duct is thrown into the pancreatic duct.
Acute edema of the pancreas is called catarrhal pancreatitis. In this condition, the gland is enlarged in volume, the edema can envelop the retroperitoneal tissue, as well as the tissues of the transverse colon. Histological examination in catarrhal pancreatitis shows the presence of edema of interstitial tissue, zones of small hemorrhages and moderate degenerative changes in glandular tissue.
The general condition of the patient with acute pancreatitis worsens, he is nervous, often changes his position in bed. He is tormented by strong, giving in the back, pains in the upper abdomen and left hypochondrium. There is vomiting, an increase in body temperature, the pulse is increasing. If after the application of special therapy the condition of the patient does not improve, resort to surgical intervention.
Symptoms and treatment of pancreatic edema
It should be noted that there is a certain similarity between the symptoms of pancreatic diseases. First of all, it is pain in the epigastric region and abdomen. Also, pain can occur in areas such as the left hypochondrium, the back and the left shoulder blade.
Treatment of pancreatic edema in the manifestation of symptoms of pancreatitis is carried out with the help of special medications, as well as balanced nutrition. It is very important not to drink alcohol or smoke. If the disease worsens or proceeds in an acute form, then it is necessary to take medications that help to reduce the secretion of gastric juice, as well as those related to the enzyme type without containing the components that make up the bile.
During the treatment of swelling, you can use light tea and non-carbonated alkaline mineral water. It should be noted that after consuming large amounts of fried, spicy or fatty foods, the pain intensifies. Under the influence of heat, the pain sensations increase, they can be reduced only by using cold.
Pancreatic edema
Under pancreatic cancer, a rather serious disease characterized by the presence of a tumor in the tissue of this organ is understood. There are four stages of this disease. On the first, the tumor is relatively small in size and does not extend beyond the tissue of this organ. In the second stage, the tumor begins to approach the neighboring organs. The third stage is characterized by the fact that the tumor passes to the stomach, the large intestine and the spleen. On the fourth, the tumor spreads to the lymph nodes.
With a disease such as pancreatic cancer, edemas often occur in certain places of the body, but most often on the limbs and legs. In this case, there is an increase in the local body temperature. In some cases, swelling in pancreatic cancer is accompanied by pain. The skin becomes smooth, dry, and also scaly.