(K90.3) Pancreatic steatorrhoea

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924 422 in individuals diagnosis pancreatic steatorrhoea confirmed
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6 130 deaths with diagnosis pancreatic steatorrhoea
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1% mortality rate associated with the disease pancreatic steatorrhoea

Diagnosis pancreatic steatorrhoea is diagnosed Women are 7.05% more likely than Men

429 627

Men receive the diagnosis pancreatic steatorrhoea

3 508 (0.8 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis pancreatic steatorrhoea

2 622 (0.5 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease pancreatic steatorrhoea - Men and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94

Disease Features pancreatic steatorrhoea

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Non-contagious
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Moderate individual risk, low public risk
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Pancreatic steatorrhoea - what does this mean

Pancreatic steatorrhoea is caused by a deficiency in the production of pancreatic enzymes, which are essential for the digestion of fats. this leads to an accumulation of fats in the intestine, which are not absorbed and instead are passed out in the stool, resulting in fatty, greasy stools (steatorrhoea).

What happens during the disease - pancreatic steatorrhoea

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • Blood tests
  • Stool tests
  • Imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI
  • Endoscopic tests such as ERCP or EUS
  • Biopsy of pancreatic tissue
Additional measures:
  • Genetic testing
  • Liver function tests

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: To reduce the amount of fat in the stool.
  • Reduce the amount of dietary fat intake.
  • Increase the amount of dietary fiber intake.
  • Encourage regular exercise.
  • Prescribe pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.
  • Prescribe bile acid sequestrants, such as cholestyramine.
  • Prescribe proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole.
  • Prescribe antibiotics, such as tetracycline.
  • Prescribe antidiarrheal medications, such as loperamide.
  • Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications, such as corticosteroids.
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8 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Pancreatic steatorrhoea - Prevention

Pancreatic steatorrhoea can be prevented through lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, avoiding smoking, and managing stress levels. additionally, regular medical check-ups are recommended to detect any early signs of the condition.

Main symptoms of the disease pancreatic steatorrhoea

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Muscle weakness

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Diarrhea

(Loose stools, Runny stool, Frequent bowel movements, Watery stool, Bowel incontinence, Unformed stool, Intestinal distress, Stomach upset, Intestinal disorder, Bowel irregularity)

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Abdominal pain

(Stomach pain, Bellyache, Tummy ache, Abdominal ache, Gut pain, Intestinal pain, Stomachache, Abdomen pain, Gastric pain, Abdominal discomfort)

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Visual impairment

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Bloating

(Distended, Swollen, Inflated, Puffed up, Stretched, Expanded, Engorged, Protruding, Bulging, Extended)

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Flatulence

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Abnormal weight loss

(Unintended weight loss, Unexplained weight loss, Rapid weight loss, Excessive weight loss, Drastic weight loss, Sudden weight loss, Substantial weight loss, Significant weight loss, Unwanted weight loss, Unexpected weight loss)

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Menstrual irregularity

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