Pancreatitis
Sudden or long-standing inflammation of the pancreas. Severe upper abdominal pain that bores through to the back is the classic sign.
How we treat it
A Centre of Excellence for Pancreatic, Liver and GI Surgery by Advitya Healthcares
For the organ most people never think about — until it goes wrong.
A flat organ tucked behind the stomach, roughly the length of your hand — and it does two jobs at once.
That vagueness is why pancreatic disease is so often found late, and why we built a programme around it.
The conditions we see most often in this programme. Each links through to how we treat it.
Sudden or long-standing inflammation of the pancreas. Severe upper abdominal pain that bores through to the back is the classic sign.
How we treat it
Often silent until it obstructs the bile duct or causes weight loss. Early referral is what decides whether surgery is still an option.
How we treat it
Fluid collections that follow inflammation or appear on their own. Some need watching, some need draining, a few need removing.
How we treat it
The commonest trigger for acute pancreatitis in India. Treating the stones is part of treating the pancreas.
How we treat it
Diabetes caused by a damaged pancreas behaves differently from type 2. It needs a different plan, not a standard one.
How we manage it
When enzyme output drops, food passes through undigested — greasy stools, weight loss, fatigue. Enzyme replacement changes it.
How we manage itA consultant reviews them before you travel, so the first visit is a decision — not a waiting room.