Pancreatitis: a Very Dangerous Condition that Tends to Relapse Repeatedly
I still remember quite well how a friend of mine came to me one day to express indignation over her husband’s excessive alcohol consumption, concerned … Read more
Chronic Pancreatitis
The Pancreas: What Does it Do and Why Do I Need It?
The pancreas plays an important function in human physiology. It is a large elongated gland behind the stomach. It secrets digestive juices into the small … Read more
Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
The pancreas is a small organ shaped like a thin boomerang next to the stomach and small intestine. According to Nancy Kay, DVM, the pancreas … Read more
Pancreatitis in Dogs
Pancreatitis is a reasonably common condition in dogs and is basically an inability of the pancreas to process fat efficiently. The pancreas goes into “panic” … Read more
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
What is EPI? Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) is a disorder of the pancreas that is commonly under-diagnosed. It is the inability of the exocrine pancreas … Read more