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Chronic pancreatitis is condition in which swelling of the pancreas slowly affects the gland's structure and proper function.

The pancreas is a vital gland that aids digestion and promotes healthy metabolism by producing various enzymes and hormones, including insulin.

In contrast to acute pancreatitis, which is marked by severe pain and immediate symptoms, chronic pancreatitis develops over long periods of time with milder, persistent pain or, in some cases, no symptoms at all.

Causes of Chronic Pancreatitis

Over 70 percent of chronic pancreatitis cases are caused by heavy alcohol use. However, when alcohol abuse isn't a factor, chronic pancreatitis may also be caused by:

• Acute pancreatitis (if acute pancreatitis causes the ducts around the pancreas to permanently narrow, it will cause chronic pancreatitis)
• Congenital disorders, such as cystic fibrosis
• Gallstones (though gallstones tend to cause acute, not chronic, pancreatitis)
• Genetic factors
• Prolonged use of anti-inflammatory medication or steriods
• Severe malnutrition
• Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD), a condition in which the pancreatic sphincter tightens and causes bile to back up into and infect the pancreas.

In some cases, there is no known cause of chronic pancreatitis.

Chronic Pancreatitis and Byetta®

Byetta®, an injectable medication for type 2 diabetes, has been reported to cause pancreatitis in rare cases. To date, the FDA has received 30 reports from patients who have developed pancreatitis after taking Byetta®.

Due to the serious nature of pancreatitis, those who have taken Byetta® and developed this condition will likely be entitled to compensation via a personal injury lawsuit. If you have developed pancreatitis after using Byetta®, contact us to schedule a private, no cost consultation with an experienced lawyer to find out if you have a case.

Symptoms of Chronic Pancreatitis

Although some patients won't experience any symptoms of chronic pancreatitis, when present, symptoms can include:

• Abdominal pain
• Diabetes
• Nausea
• Weight loss
• Steatorrhea (fatty, oil, smelly stool which results from a person's inability to properly digest fats)

Anyone who starts experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention to prevent pancreatic cancer and other potentially fatal health complications.

To make a definitive chronic pancreatitis diagnosis, doctors will typically perform blood tests, CT scans and/or MRIs.

Chronic Pancreatitis Treatments

If the diagnostic process confirms the presence of chronic pancreatitis, patients will need the following treatments:

• Addiction therapy, if alcoholism or steroid use was the underlying cause of the condition
• Insulin therapy, if chronic pancreatitis has resulted in diabetes
• Medication to relieve pain
• Pancreatic enzyme supplements, which are doses of enzymes produced by the pancreas (These supplements will need to continue until patients are healthy enough to produce such enzymes on their own.)
• Surgery to correct physical abnormalities, remove gallstones or implant a feeding tube.

Have you been injured after taking Byetta®?

If so, contact us to schedule a private, free consultation today to talk to an experienced defective drug Byetta® lawyer who can help you pursue your legal claim and recover compensation for your losses.

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