By Kathianne Sellers, R.D. Proper hydration is important in the health of all people, but especially for people with chronic pancreatitis. While many people with chronic pancreatitis are aware of the need for fat restriction, few are aware of the need for adequate hydration. Many of our patients at The Pancreas Center at Beth Israel [...]

Portions from The American Gastroenterological Association ERCP is a specialized technique used to study the pancreas, gallbladder and the ducts of the liver. An endoscope, which is a flexible thin tube, is passed through the mouth, esophagus and stomach into the duodenum. After the common opening to ducts from the liver and pancreas is visually [...]

Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas that is usually associated with severe upper abdominal pain. There are an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 cases in the United States each year. The most common cause is gallstones. Other causes include alcohol abuse, hereditary conditions, trauma, medications, infections, electrolyte abnormalities, high lipid levels and hormonal [...]