Getting to grips with pancreatitis
Our webinar series explores different digestive conditions in more depth to help you get to grips with guts.
Our next event is all about pancreatitis, covering both acute and chronic pancreatitis
Overview
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. There are two main types: acute pancreatitis, which develops suddenly, and chronic pancreatitis, which is a long-term condition that can cause ongoing damage to the pancreas.
Symptoms can vary depending on the type of pancreatitis. They may include:
- Pain in the upper abdomen, which may spread to the back
- Feeling or being sick
- Changes to your digestion, including diarrhoea
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
There are different causes of pancreatitis. Gallstones and alcohol are common causes of acute pancreatitis, while chronic pancreatitis can have a range of causes. Sometimes, the cause is not known.
We’re hosting a free webinar on 10 November at 5.30pm where you can learn more about pancreatitis, including why it happens, what it’s like to live with the condition, and how to navigate healthcare and long-term management.
Speakers
Joining the panel, we have three healthcare professionals, as well as people with lived experience.
- Mary Phillips, Senior Specialist Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Dietitian
- Stacey Munnelly, Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Dr Vikramjit Mitra, Consultant Gastroenterologist
Who is this event for?
- People diagnosed with acute or chronic pancreatitis.
- Loved ones of people with pancreatitis who’d like to learn more and better support them.
- People experiencing digestive symptoms who’d like to learn more about pancreatitis.
- Anyone who’d like to learn more about pancreatitis, including healthcare professionals.
Live Q&A
There will also be a Q&A session where you can ask questions to our panel of speakers. If you’d like to submit your question in advance, please email it to [email protected].
Register now
The webinar is free to attend. If you’d like to support Guts UK, you can make an optional donation when you register to help us continue our work. We’re so grateful for your support.
We look forward to seeing you at the webinar!
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