Hereditary pancreatitis is a chronic disorder; the condition is due to the inherited pathophysiological alterations in genes, which predisposes your pancreas to repeat inflammation. It may start when one is a child or as an adolescent and with time, it may cause digestive issues and diabetes at a young age. This condition has an ICD-10-code of K86.1.
During flare-ups or ongoing inflammation you may experience:
Hereditary pancreatitis is driven by genetic mutations that cause premature activation of digestive enzymes in the pancreas, leading to inflammation and tissue damage. The most common genes involved are:
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Medical professionals identify the disease using the ICD-10 code of K86.1, which refers to hereditary pancreatitis.
Genetic mutations transmitted to family members through inheritance, usually in the PRSS1, SPINK1, or CFTR gene, cause hereditary pancreatitis, leading to untimely digestive enzyme release and inflammation of the pancreas.
The typical symptoms are recurring abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting during an attack, unexplained weight loss or inability to gain weight, oily or greasy bowel movements (steatorrhea), and early-onset diabetes in some individuals.
The diagnosis usually involves a combination of genetic tests, imaging (MRI or CT scan), blood tests to determine pancreatic function, and a detailed family medical history.
Treatment can involve painkillers, pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy to aid digestion, antioxidants, and other medications specifically targeting chronic pancreatitis.
In extreme or intractable cases, surgery may include the Puestow procedure (lateral pancreaticojejunostomy) to drain the pancreas, partial pancreatic excision, or complete pancreatic excision.
Yes. Long-term inflammation and destruction of pancreatic tissue can impair insulin secretion, leading to diabetes in some individuals with hereditary pancreatitis.
No referral is required. Patients can contact GastroDoxs in Katy directly to make an appointment with a hereditary pancreatitis specialist.
Most patients benefit from follow-up visits every 2 to 6 months to monitor symptoms, adjust treatments, and perform necessary imaging or laboratory tests.
To see a specialist, simply call or book a reservation with GastroDoxs in Katy. The team will help schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist who specializes in hereditary pancreatitis treatment.
