Can pancreatitis resolve on its own?
Apr 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Pancreatitis does not resolve on its own. It is a condition caused by autodigestion of the pancreas by proteolytic enzymes, commonly leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, aversion to greasy foods, and diarrhea. Without treatment, the condition will not improve spontaneously; instead, symptoms may increase in number and severity, potentially resulting in complications such as pancreatic cysts and gastrointestinal bleeding. When the inflammatory process spreads extensively, it may also impair the function of nearby organs.
Pancreatitis does not resolve on its own, and the condition may worsen, leading to various complications that increase treatment difficulty. Seeking timely medical care helps control the disease. Specific details are as follows:
Pancreatitis is usually caused by long-term unhealthy dietary habits, biliary tract diseases, or postoperative infections of the pancreas, resulting in self-digestion of pancreatic tissue by proteolytic enzymes. It commonly causes discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain, aversion to oily foods, and diarrhea. Without treatment, the condition typically does not improve spontaneously; instead, symptoms may increase in number and severity, potentially leading to complications such as pancreatic pseudocysts and gastrointestinal bleeding. When the inflammatory area spreads extensively, it may also affect the function of nearby organs.
Symptoms generally improve only when treatment is administered under a doctor's guidance, targeting both the underlying cause and specific symptoms.
