10 Questions
What is the main cause of chronic pancreatitis in Western countries?
Alcohol misuse
What is a common symptom of chronic pancreatitis?
Abdominal pain relieved by leaning forwards or drinking alcohol
What occurs when more than 90% of the exocrine pancreatic tissue is destroyed?
Steatorrhoea
What percentage of chronic pancreatitis patients consume opiate analgesics?
Approximately one-fifth
How does chronic pancreatitis predominantly affect individuals?
Middle-aged alcoholic men
What is the main cause of severe chronic pancreatitis in non-alcoholics in India?
Malnutrition and deficiency of trace elements and micronutrients
What is the primary reason for weight loss in chronic pancreatitis patients?
Combination of anorexia, avoidance of food due to post-prandial pain, malabsorption, and/or diabetes
What percentage of patients with chronic pancreatitis present with slowly progressive chronic pain without acute exacerbations?
35%
What occurs when more than 90% of the exocrine pancreatic tissue is destroyed?
Steatorrhoea
What percentage of cases of chronic pancreatitis in Western countries result from alcohol misuse?
~80%
Test your knowledge of chronic pancreatitis and its association with diabetes mellitus, as well as the causes and implications of this disease. Learn about the pathology and etiology of chronic pancreatitis.
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