Hereditary pancreatitis
Hereditary Pancreatitis
Hereditary pancreatitis (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hereditary pancreatitis
- Wikipedia's article - Hereditary pancreatitis
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) is a rare genetic condition characterized by recurrent episodes of pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas. The term originates from the Greek words "heritage" (hereditary) and "pankreas" (pancreas), and "itis" (inflammation).
Definition
Hereditary pancreatitis is a form of chronic pancreatitis, which is characterized by recurrent inflammation of the pancreas. This condition is inherited, meaning it is passed down through families.
Symptoms
The main symptom of hereditary pancreatitis is recurrent episodes of severe abdominal pain. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and diarrhea.
Causes
Hereditary pancreatitis is caused by mutations in the PRSS1 gene. This gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called trypsin, which is needed for the digestion of proteins. Mutations in the PRSS1 gene can lead to the production of a trypsin enzyme that is abnormally active, leading to damage and inflammation of the pancreas.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis is based on a combination of symptoms, family history, and genetic testing. Genetic testing can confirm the presence of a PRSS1 gene mutation.
Treatment
Treatment for hereditary pancreatitis is focused on managing symptoms and preventing complications. This may include pain management, dietary changes, and in some cases, surgery.
Prognosis
The prognosis for individuals with hereditary pancreatitis varies. Some individuals may have a relatively normal life span with proper management of symptoms, while others may develop serious complications such as diabetes or pancreatic cancer.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hereditary pancreatitis
- Wikipedia's article - Hereditary pancreatitis
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski