Patient's question:
My brother had severe abdominal pain in the middle of the night four days ago and was taken to the hospital for treatment that night. The result was pancreatitis. He then received intravenous drips for two days in the hospital, but the abdominal pain did not improve significantly. It hurts badly at night. How is pancreatitis and abdominal pain treated?Doctor's answer:
If there is sudden abdominal pain again, it indicates acute pancreatitis. Acute pancreatitis is usually caused by overeating or a history of biliary tract disease. In addition to abdominal pain, symptoms may also include nausea, vomiting, fever, and even shock. Therefore, active treatment is necessary. For acute pancreatitis, fasting is essential, and fluids should be adequately supplemented. If the pain is severe, symptomatic treatment with blood-activating drugs can be used, but morphine should not be administered. Additionally, drugs that inhibit the action of pancreatic proteases should be used, and antibiotics should be administered early to prevent the necrosis of the pancreas or surrounding tissues.