Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis (CCP)
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Symptoms of Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis
- Unintentional weight loss
- Severe or recurring abdominal pain
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea / loose stools
- Oily, greasy stools (Steatorrhea)
- Poor digestion & malnutrition
- Pancreatic diabetes
Department of Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis
What is Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis?
Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis (CCP) is a long-standing inflammatory condition of the pancreas where the organ gradually develops scarring, fibrosis and calcium stones. These changes cause obstruction of the pancreatic duct, severe pain, digestive dysfunction and eventually pancreatic diabetes.
The disease does not “heal on its own” — it progresses slowly over years and leads to permanent damage if untreated. Common causes include repeated pancreatitis attacks, alcohol use, genetic factors, smoking, high triglycerides or idiopathic (unknown) reasons.
Complications of Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis (CCP)
- Pancreatic Pseudocysts
- Diabetes (Type 3c)
- Biliary Obstruction
- Duodenal Obstruction
- Pancreatic Ascites
- Pancreatic Fistula
How CCP Can Affect the Liver
Chronic pancreatitis can indirectly affect the liver due to long-standing inflammation, malnutrition and obstruction of bile flow. Patients may have elevated liver enzymes, jaundice or secondary liver injury if the bile duct becomes blocked.
In severe prolonged disease, the stress on metabolic pathways may contribute to liver dysfunction. Proper evaluation is essential to rule out complications such as biliary strictures, infections or portal hypertension.
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