Specialist in Pancreatitis-Acute & Chronic Treatment

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. Inflamed pancreas can harm your lungs, kidneys and heart. The main reason for Pancreatitis is gallstones or consumption heavy alcohol.

There are typically two types of pancreatitis:
• Acute pancreatitis which is a sudden and short bout of inflammation.
• Chronic pancreatitis which is a continuing inflammation for a long time.

Symptoms of acute pancreatitis include abdominal pain, vomiting, swollen or tender abdomen, fever, high heartbeat, etc. Chronic pancreatitis may cause some of the same symptoms as acute pancreatitis including weight loss, diarrhoea, high diabetes (high blood sugar) etc.

At Sai Krupa Ramadevi Hospital, Nellore. Dr P.R.Vamsi Krishna, has extensive experience, he will clinically evaluate your condition and measure the levels of your digestive enzymes like amylase and lipase, that are produced by the pancreas. Increased levels of these enzymes suggest acute pancreatitis.

Dr P.R.Vamsi Krishna has great amount of experience in treating both acute and chronic pancreatitis; he would choose the most suitable treatment depending on the principal cause of pancreatitis and the severity of the illness.

Dr P.R.Vamsi Krishna would advise surgery if pancreatitis was due to an obstructing gallstone. If it is due to excessive alcohol consumption, you would be suggested to avoid alcohol or an alcohol rehabilitation program as required.

Book your appointment by phone or online today and get away from your pancreatic disease.