Pancreatitis Treatment

Pancreatitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the pancreas, mainly affecting adults of both genders. Acute pancreatitis is mostly caused by gallstones and alcoholism, while chronic pancreatitis is related to long-term pancreatic damage. Without timely treatment, it can lead to pancreatic necrosis, diabetes, pancreatic failure, and multi-organ dysfunction. Treatment methods include medications, nutritional support, interventional therapy, and surgery. The latest stem cell therapy also shows great potential. Timely treatment greatly affects prognosis.

Emerging Treatment Methods

1. Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy is an innovative direction in pancreatitis treatment, using stem cell injections to promote pancreatic tissue repair and regeneration. This therapy can regulate immune responses, reduce inflammation, and promote functional recovery of damaged cells, thereby fundamentally improving the condition.

① Promotes regeneration and functional repair of pancreatic cells

② Inhibits chronic inflammation and reduces tissue fibrosis

③ Improves local pancreatic microcirculation and nutrient supply

④ Reduces the incidence of complications such as diabetes and pancreatic necrosis

⑤ Enhances immune function and prevents recurrence

2. Immune Cell Therapy
For chronic pancreatitis, immune cell therapy can also be used. This approach regulates chronic inflammatory responses, reduces fibrosis progression, and optimizes the local immune environment, which is conducive to tissue repair.

Traditional Treatment Methods

1. Medication
Medication is the basic method to relieve pancreatitis symptoms, mainly including painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and pancreatic enzyme inhibitors. Proper medication use can effectively relieve abdominal pain, control inflammation spread, and prevent condition worsening. Personalized medication adjustments can reduce side effects and improve treatment safety.

2. Nutritional Support Therapy
Nutritional therapy is crucial in managing pancreatitis. During the acute phase, intravenous nutrition is used to reduce pancreatic stimulation, while in the chronic phase, balanced diets with vitamin and mineral supplementation are emphasized. Proper nutrition not only promotes recovery but also reduces the risk of infection and recurrence.

3. Endoscopic Interventional Therapy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and other interventional techniques are used to relieve biliary obstruction and pancreatic duct strictures, which are key in treating pancreatitis complications. This technique is minimally invasive, enables fast recovery, effectively relieves pancreatic pressure, prevents inflammation spread, and improves prognosis.

4. Surgical Treatment
When pancreatic necrosis or severe infection occurs, surgery becomes necessary. Procedures such as necrotic tissue removal, drainage, and pancreatic resection effectively control infection, prevent multi-organ failure, and significantly improve survival rates in severe cases.

5. Lifestyle Adjustment
Healthy lifestyle habits are especially important for pancreatitis patients. Quitting smoking and alcohol, avoiding high-fat and high-sugar diets, regular exercise, and maintaining mental health help reduce pancreatic burden, prevent recurrence, and improve overall health.

6. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Adjuvant Therapy
Traditional Chinese medicine aids pancreatitis treatment through promoting blood circulation, harmonizing the spleen and stomach, detoxifying, and reducing inflammation. Combined with modern medicine, TCM can relieve pain, improve digestion, promote tissue repair, reduce recurrence, and enhance quality of life.

Conclusion

Pancreatitis is a complex and far-reaching disease that, if not treated in time, can lead to severe complications and endanger life. Experts from United Life International Medical Center emphasize that patients should actively cooperate with multidisciplinary treatment plans, seek early diagnosis and treatment, and manage comprehensively to achieve the best therapeutic outcomes and quality of life.