GI disorders of pancreas

Question 1

Inflammation of the pancreas

Answer 1

Pancreatitis

Question 2

What are the causes of pancreatitis?

Answer 2

Gallstones, alcohol abuse, trauma, endocrine disorders, pancreatic tumor

Question 3

Which type of pancreatitis is a medical emergency?

Answer 3

Acute pancreatitis

Question 4

Sudden and severe onset; upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back, worsens after eating, and is somewhat relieved by leaning forward or pulling the knees toward the chest are symptoms of?

Answer 4

Acute pancreatitis

Question 5

Nasuea, vomiting, jaundice, fever, high amylase, lipase are symptoms of?

Answer 5

Acute pancreatitis

Question 6

Gradual onset, upper abdominal pain, indigestion, weight loss, fatty stools, constipation are symptoms of?

Answer 6

Chronic pancreatitis