Ultrasound examinations and conclusions that the patient has diffuse changes in the pancreas can only create a general opinion of the doctor about the patient’s health status, which, in combination with the results of additional studies, gives reason to make diagnostic conclusions. Based on the conclusion of the ultrasound, the conditions are created for additional studies that can identify focal changes in the form of tumors, stones, cysts and hemorrhages in the tissues of the gland.
When conducting any kind of research, the systems of the liver and pancreas are considered together as a single system of functioning. The patient does not always suspect that diffuse changes in the pancreas or liver may occur in his body, and the medical report is not considered a diagnosis with dangerous symptoms. All presumptive changes that occur in the work of the liver and bile ducts affect as possible changes in the functions performed by the pancreas and vice versa.
Diagnostics
Achievements of modern technology for ultrasound examination allow us to evaluate diagnostic sizes, shape and parameters of all organs with a high accuracy coefficient. Including to evaluate the density and diffuse changes in the pancreatic parenchyma, to identify focal formations in them that pose a threat to liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, as well as tumors, abscesses, cysts, hematomas, etc.
Even an insignificant amount of free fluid accumulated in the abdominal cavity, changes in the structure of the parenchyma of the gland and liver in the presence of their diffuse lesion can be diagnosed at an early stage. Symptoms that determine in the process of diagnosis and examination diffuse changes in the pancreas can be the initial stage of a very serious disease - pancreatitis.
Causes and symptoms of pancreatitis
Chronic alcoholism, alcohol poisoning, fatty and spicy foods, mental and nervous excitement are accompanied by a sharp increase in the release of pancreatic fluid, and the detrimental effect of pancreatic enzymes provokes inflammation, which disrupts the normal functioning of the liver and causes diffuse changes in the pancreas, as a result of the development of pancreatitis.
Acute, sharp abdominal pain, which does not have a distinct localization, is the first symptom of pancreatitis. With the inflammatory process of the entire pancreas, severe pain appears, it gives to the back or left shoulder blade. Such symptoms are characteristic of exacerbation of chronic or the occurrence of acute pancreatitis. Injury or malfunctioning, inflammation of the bile ducts can trigger an acute attack of the disease.
Preventive measures and treatment of pancreatitis
If the patient has diffuse changes in the pancreas, treatment is prescribed to avoid excessive load on the liver and gall bladder. The basis for such treatment may be a ban on the use of alcohol, spices, spicy, fatty and salty foods. In case of violation of the dietary rules, changes associated with the functions of the pancreas and bile ducts can become irreversible.
Pancreatitis can only be treated by a medical professional with a special profile, it should be performed on an outpatient basis, especially in the presence of an acute form of the disease. Strict adherence to the nutritional rules of the corresponding diet in combination with enzyme and other medications removes the patient from a condition in which painful feelings are expressed, the level of the inflammatory process and acute attacks of pancreatitis are reduced.