Hereditary pancreatitis

Overview

Hereditary pancreatitis: A rare inherited condition involving recurring bouts of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) often leading to chronic pancreatitis due to scarring of the pancreas.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Hereditary pancreatitis includes the 7 symptoms listed below:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss
  • High level of fat in stool
  • Poor digestion

Note that Hereditary pancreatitis symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Hereditary pancreatitis signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

Causes

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss

Diagnosis

These home medical tests may be relevant to Hereditary pancreatitis:

  • High Cholesterol: Home Testing: 
    • Home Cholesterol Tests 
    • Home Triglycerides Tests 
    • Home Blood Pressure Tests
  • High Blood Pressure: Home Testing 
    • Home Blood Pressure Monitors
    • Home Heart Tests
  • Heart Health: Home Testing: 
    • Heart Rate Monitors 
    • Irregular Heartbeat Detection 
    • Heart Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Thyroid: Home Testing: 
    • Home Thyroid Function Tests 
    • Home TSH Tests 
    • Home Adrenal Function Tests
  • Diet & Weight Loss: Home Testing: 
    • Home Weight Testing 
    • Home Body Fat Testing (BMI) 
    • Home Body Fat Monitoring 
    • Home Fitness Testing
  • Diabetes: Related Home Testing: 
    • Home Diabetes Tests 
    • Home Blood Glucose Tests 
    • Home Urine Glucose Tests 
    • Home Urine Ketone Tests 
    • Home Diabetes HbA1c Tests
    • Home Microalbumin Tests (Kidney) 
    • Home Urine Protein Tests (Kidney) 
    • Home Kidney Tests 
    • Home Eye Tests