The pancreas is a gland organ located behind the stomach and is
vital to the digestive tract and overall health of the body. The
functions of the pancreas include releasing digestive enzymes
and producing insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar. The
pancreas can become diseased due to various things including
diet and alcohol consumption. When the pancreas becomes diseased
or infected, it can lead to serious conditions which must be
treated by a GI doctor or endocrinologist. - Pancreatitis: It is
the inflammation of the pancreas and is a very common disease of
the pancreas. Pancreatitis is a condition where the enzymes are
actually breaking down the pancreas, instead of food, and the
pancreas becomes inflamed. The common types of pancreatitis are
chronic and acute pancreatitis. Chronic pancreatitis is a long-
lasting condition that has to be managed over time. Acute
pancreatitis comes on quickly and can be treated with
antibiotics. A common cause of acute pancreatitis is a gallstone
block, also known as g