In this article, we will discuss the pancreas, diseases related to it, and the tests used for diagnosis. We will also address some common questions related to the pancreas.
What is the Pancreas?
The pancreas is a vital gland situated deep into the belly that has a dual function. It is the part of digestive system and endocrine system. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes and hormones which help in digestion and regulation of blood sugar levels. There are various diseases related to the abnormality of the pancreas.
What Are the Various Types of Pancreas Diseases?
Various types of diseases affect the pancreas, These diseases include:
Diabetes
Diabetes is a common condition caused by the malfunctioning of the pancreas. The pancreas secretes insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels. Any deviation in insulin levels can create an imbalance in blood sugar levels.
There are 2 types of diabetes
- Diabetes Type I: This condition occurs when the pancreas is not able to produce any insulin at all. This condition is very serious and people with this condition are not able to live long. This condition is at the time of birth when the pancreas doesn’t have insulin-secreting cells.
- Diabetes Type II: This is a common type of diabetes, in this condition, the pancreas produces less insulin or insulin produced is not used properly. This condition is related to age, injury or any disease related to the pancreas which hampers insulin production. In this condition, a person is given IV insulin to reduce the blood sugar levels.
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the condition when pancreatic cells divide in an uncontrolled manner leading to the formation of tumors. This condition hampers the functioning of the pancreas and leads to other health conditions controlled by the pancreas. There are various factors leading to pancreatic cancers like infection or mutation in the cells of the pancreas.
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas, which causes pain in the abdomen. Pancreatitis looks like stomach pain that involves the whole of the back. There are two types of pancreatitis i.e. acute and chronic. Acute pancreatitis is life life-threatening condition and chronic pancreatitis causes long-term damage to the pancreas. The main causes of pancreatitis are gallstones and the problem of very drinking. These conditions affect the functioning of the pancreas and lead to pancreatitis disease.
Cystic Fibrosis of Pancreas
This is a genetic condition, which leads to the build-up of mucus around the pancreas and damages its activity. This condition hampers the activity of the pancreas and affects the body.
Johanson-Blizzard Syndrome
This is a very rare disorder that causes the destruction of pancreatic acini in utero. JBS was first described in 1971 which results from mutations of genes located at chromosome 15q15-21.
These are some of the diseases related to the pancreas and its disorders. Other diseases related to the pancreas include pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and autoimmune pancreatitis.
Which Tests Are Used to Detect Thyroid Diseases?
There are various types of tests used to diagnose the pancreas. These tests include:
- Pancreatitis Test (Book Now)
- Pancreatic (Acute) Profile (Book Now)
- CT Abdomen (Book Now)
- MRI Abdomen (Book Now)
- Ultrasound Abdomen (Book Now)
- Blood Tests (Book Now)
- Stool tests (Book Now)
Conclusion
The pancreas is a vital gland situated deep into the belly with a dual function. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes and hormones which help in digestion and regulation of blood sugar levels. Different diseases related to the pancreas include diabetes, cancer, cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis etc. There are various tests used to detect pancreatic diseases like MRI, CT, ultrasound, pancreatic profile test etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the pancreas?
The pancreas is a vital gland situated deep into the belly with a dual function. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes and hormones which help in digestion and regulation of blood sugar levels.
What are the Various Diseases related to the pancreas?
Various diseases related to the pancreas include pancreatitis, pancreas cancer, diabetes, cystic fibrosis etc.
Which tests are used for pancreas Diagnosis?
Various types of tests are used to diagnose pancreas disease including CT, MRI, ultrasound, pancreatic profile, stool test etc.
Where to do pancreas Tests in Delhi?
Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any type of pancreatic test with heavy discounts and quality results.
What is the ICD-10 code for Pancreatic Disorder Unspecified?
The ICD-10 code for unspecified pancreatic disorder is K86.9.
How can patients download Pancreatic Test Reports Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download the pancreatic test report online.
Which Ganesh Diagnostic Centre is near me in Delhi for the pancreas Tests?
Ganesh Diagnostic centres for pancreas Tests are at Rohini, Nangloi, Model Town, Hari Nagar, Mangol Puri and Yamuna Vihar.
