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2. 2. The pancreas is a large glandbehind the stomach Has two major functionsi.To secrete powerful digestiveenzymes into the smallintestine to aid the digestionofcarbohydrates, proteins, andfat.ii. To release the hormonesinsulin and glucagon into thebloodstream. Thesehormones are involved inblood glucosemetabolism, regulating howthe body stores and usesfood for energy.
3. 3. When enzymes somehow become active inside thepancreas, they eat the tissue of the pancreas. Thiscauses swelling, bleeding, and damage to the pancreas and its blood vessels.
4. 4. If you are a guy and a heavy drinker thenyes. You can definitely get this disease. If youre a woman and have gallstonesthen youre in luck as well. Most likely to occur in age of retirement.
5. 5. BEFORE AFTER
6. 6. Alcoholism Gallstones Viral infections1. Pneumonia Hereditary conditions genetics Traumatic injury Hormone medication1. Corticosteroids2. Estrogen The causes vary with patients because thisdisease is not very well understood.
7. 7. The primary symptom: alot of pain in the uppermiddle of yourabdomen, and oftencause pains to yourback. Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Bloating Fever Clammy skin
8. 8. Hospitalization Painmedication Fluids given through an IV Stopping food or fluid by mouth to limit theactivity of the pancreas A surgery called debridement of pancreaticnecrosis.
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10. 10. We dont want to have acute pancreatitis, thats definitely a given. So what can YOU do to keep your pancreas healthy? EAT THESE FOODS!1. Blueberries and Cherries2. Broccoli3. Garlic4. Red Grapes5. Red Reishi Mushrooms6. Spinach7. Sweet Potatoes8. Tofu9. Tomato Vegetable Soup10. Yogurt With Active Cultures
11. 11. Inthe previous slide we mentioned some healthyfoods that help your pancreas. Sweet potatoes are one of the best. Because not only does it help the pancreas. It looks like it too.
12. 12. As well as sweetpotatoes, figs are agreat source ofenergy for thepancreas. And it also looks like across section of it aswell!
13. 13. Step 1: Understand your pancreas
14. 14. Step 2: Understand a gallstone infection
15. 15. Step 3: Cut your fig in halfand examine the crosssection. Step 4: Scoop out theinsides and onto theplastic plate Step 5: Replace theinsides with your marbles! Step 6: Congrats. You justinfected a pancreas.
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