Pancreatitis 101 (Part 1)
Pancreas Anatomy, Enzyme Levels, Pain & Stress Explained
In this Mission: Cure patient education video, Dr. Stephen Pandol, Gastroenterologist and Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, answers key questions about pancreatitis. This first installment in our Pancreatitis 101: Your Questions Answered series covers the basics: the anatomy of the pancreas (including the genu), why enzyme levels don’t always rise during pancreatitis attacks, what causes pain and CRP elevation, and whether stress can trigger or worsen pancreatitis.
Key Topics
Pancreas anatomy & function (including the genu)
Why enzyme levels don’t always rise during pancreatitis
Pain mechanisms and CRP vs. amylase/lipase
Stress and pancreatitis: can stress trigger a flare?
Our Expert Speaker
Dr. Stephen Pandol
Gastroenterologist and Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai
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