What are the causes of pancreatic hypertrophy

 

 

 

The pancreas includes many health problems and disorders based on the reasons leading to their occurrence, and one of these problems is the enlarged pancreas, which will be mentioned the most important reasons leading to its occurrence in this article.

 

The pancreas is one of the organs located in the abdominal area, and it has a primary role in the process of converting the food we eat into fuel and energy for the cells of the body, and it has many important functions, including regulating blood sugar, in addition to its role in the glands of secretions that help to digest Food and the production of some hormones, such as: Insulin, and glucagon.

 

 

Pancreatic hypertrophy

 

In some cases, Enlarged pancreas may not indicate any serious matter. The person may have a pancreas greater than normal or normal size, or the cause may be an anatomical defect.

There are multiple causes leading to the occurrence of pancreatic enlargement. In some cases, the person may experience some symptoms and in some other cases, he may not show any kind of signs or symptoms depending on the cause that led to the disease.

 

 

Symptoms of pancreatic enlargement

 

Feeling some pain in the upper part of the abdomen is one of the common symptoms that afflicts many patients, and pain can spread until it reaches the back, resulting in feeling bad, and some pain, especially when doing food or drink, as is the case in people with pancreatitis .

In this case, the injured person must see a specialist immediately if these symptoms are felt.

The specialist will then ask some questions to the patient, in addition to conducting some types of physical examination on the patient.

In some cases, the specialist may order some tests, such as: Blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, and some tests to confirm the cause of the pancreatic enlargement.

 

Other symptoms of pancreatic enlargement include:

 Suffering from vomiting and nausea.

Diarrhea, or golden stools.

Weight loss.

Having a fever.

Accelerated impulses.

Jaundice.

 

 

Causes of pancreatic hypertrophy

 

There are many causes responsible for liver enlargement, the most prominent of which are the following:

 

pancreatitis

Pancreatitis usually occurs if digestive enzymes become active inside the pancreas organ, which results in damage to their tissues due to the attack that they were exposed to by these active enzymes. Thus, pancreatic enlargement is produced and pancreatitis is divided into two parts:

 

Acute pancreatitis

It is an inflammation that occurs suddenly in the organ of the pancreas, and it can be so serious that it may threaten the life of the injured person, although it may disappear after a few days after undergoing proper treatment.

Among the causes leading to this acute inflammation; Gallstones, alcohol consumption, high levels of blood fat, use of certain medications, infections, and others.

 

Chronic pancreatitis

 It is an inflammation that worsens over time, which leads to permanent damage to the pancreas, and among the reasons that led to this inflammation; Drinking alcoholic drinks is one of the most common causes.

In addition to genetic causes, cystic fibrosis, high levels of fats and calcium in the blood, use of certain medications, and suffering from some autoimmune conditions.

 

Pancreatic pseudocyst

It is the accumulation of fluid and tissue residues in the pancreas organ, which can occur after exposure to pancreatitis.

 

Abscess

 An abscess is a pus-filled cavity, usually caused by a bacterial infection, and in some cases the pseudocyst in the affected pancreas may become an abscess.

 

Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the organ of the pancreas, and it must be noted that it can spread to other parts of the body.

Cystadenoma - a benign tumor - may also cause an enlarged pancreas.