Chronic Pancreatitis

Treatment for pancreatitis can include medications, endoscopic therapies, or surgery. Possible medications that your doctor may prescribe for chronic pancreatitis include: 1-Pain medications. 2-Artificial digestive enzymes. Endoscopy therapy is also an option for treatment. Surgery is not necessary for most people. However, if you have severe pain that isn’t responding to medication, removing part of your pancreas can sometimes provide relief. Surgery may also be used to unblock your pancreatic duct, drain cysts, or widen it if it’s too narrow. It’s important to avoid alcohol after you’ve been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, even if alcohol wasn’t the cause of your illness. You should also avoid smoking because it can increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer. You may need to limit the amount of fat in your diet and take vitamins.