Open AccessIMPACT OF ALCOHOL ON PANCREAS IN ALCOHOLIC PATIENTS
Author(s) -
Fabiha Aiman,
S. Srivani,
Dheeraj Kumar,
Punyamurtula Kishore
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of current pharmaceutical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-7066
DOI - 10.22159/ijcpr.2020v12i2.37479
Subject(s) - medicine , endocrine system , pancreatitis , pancreas , atrophy , epigastric pain , gastroenterology , vomiting , disease , bloating , nausea , hormone
Objective: Prolonged hazardous drinking can result in progressive and irreversible damage to the pancreas gland. This occurs on the background of pancreatic inflammation, acinar atrophy and, ultimately, fibrosis and can result in significant exocrine and endocrine insufficiency. Withdrawal of alcohol at an early stage may arrest the process and, even when the condition is established, may reduce the number of inflammatory episodes and allow for better control of both exocrine and endocrine insufficiencies. This study is aimed to identify the impact of alcohol on the pancreas and to educate the patient about the importance of alcohol cessation.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in a multispecialty clinic in the gastroenterology department for a period of one month. 60 patients were involved in the study who were diagnosed with pancreatitis (acute or chronic). The data was obtained by directly communicating with the patients which consisted of demographics and social habits.
Results: Among 60 patients, the male was dominant (85%) than female (15%). Majority of the patients were in the age group of 41-60 y (65%) followed by patients 2140 y of age (25%) and patients above 60 y of age (10%). Epigastric pain was the most common presenting complaint in all patients (67%) followed by vomiting (33%). Majority of the patients involved are alcoholics (60%).
Conclusion: Proper attention to the health at the time of diagnosis of disease by alcohol cessation can prevent the progression of the disease and helps the patient to lead a healthy life.