Pancreatitis

Introduction: Why Pancreatitis Needs More Than Pain Management

Pancreatitis affects over 270,000 Americans annually, yet most treatments only address symptoms. At Patients Medical in NYC, we target the underlying causes of pancreatic inflammation through:
✔ Advanced digestive enzyme testing
✔ Gut-pancreas axis restoration
✔ Personalized detox protocols
✔ Nutritional healing for tissue repair

We treat the whole digestive system, not just your pancreas.

What Is Pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that disrupts:

  • Digestive enzyme production (leading to malabsorption)
  • Insulin regulation (increasing diabetes risk)
  • Pain signaling (severe abdominal pain)

     

Types of Pancreatitis:

  • Acute Pancreatitis: Sudden inflammation, often from gallstones or alcohol
  • Chronic Pancreatitis: Long-term damage with permanent tissue changes
  • Autoimmune Pancreatitis: Rare immune-mediated form
What Is Pancreatitis?

Common Symptoms of Pancreatitis

Root Causes: Why Is Your Pancreas Inflamed?

Functional medicine investigates the why behind pancreatic distress:

  • Gallbladder Dysfunction: Blocked bile ducts (40% of acute cases)
  • Alcohol/Toxin Overload: Oxidative stress on pancreatic cells
  • Leaky Gut Syndrome: Bacterial endotoxins (LPS) triggering inflammation
  • Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Impaired cellular energy production
  • Genetic Mutations (PRSS1, SPINK1 genes)
  • Autoimmune Triggers: Molecular mimicry from food proteins
  • Medication Side Effects (certain diuretics, HIV drugs)

Advanced Diagnostic Testing

We go beyond standard amylase/lipase tests with:

Fecal Elastase-1 (measures enzyme insufficiency)

Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA)

Organic Acids Test (mitochondrial function)

IgG/IgE Food Sensitivity Panels

Genetic Testing (for hereditary pancreatitis)

Heavy Metal Toxicity Screening

Integrative Pancreatitis Treatments

Pancreatic Rest Protocol

  • Medical-grade digestive enzymes (pH-sensitive formulations)
  • IV Antioxidant Therapy (glutathione, vitamin C)
  • Elemental Diet Resets (for severe flare-ups)

Gut-Pancreas Healing

  • L-glutamine + DGL licorice (intestinal lining repair)
  • SIBO/SIFO treatment (if present)
  • Targeted probiotics (S. boulardii for fungal overgrowth)

Pain & Inflammation Control

  • Medical cannabis consults (CBD/THC ratios for pain)
  • Proteolytic enzymes (serrapeptase, nattokinase)
  • Acupuncture for visceral pain

Nutritional Rehabilitation

  • MCT oil supplementation (easy-to-digest fats)
  • Anti-inflammatory diet (low-oxalate, low-FODMAP options)
  • Customized micronutrient IVs (magnesium, B vitamins)

Detoxification Support

  • Phosphatidylcholine IVs (for alcohol-induced cases)
  • Infrared sauna therapy (toxin elimination)
  • Liver-gallbladder flush protocols

Case Study: Reversing Chronic Pancreatitis

Patient: Michael, 45 (5-year history of CP)
Findings:

  • Fecal elastase-1: 72 mcg/g (severe deficiency)
  • SIBO-positive (hydrogen dominant)
  • Vitamin D: 18 ng/mL

4-Month Protocol:

  1. Elemental diet (2 weeks)
  2. SIBO treatment + pancreatic enzymes
  3. High-dose vitamin D3/K2

Results:

  • 80% pain reduction
  • Normalized stool quality
  • Weight gain of 12 lbs

Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

Acute cases often fully heal; chronic cases can achieve significant symptom remission.

Yes—we use porcine-derived or vegan enzymes that don’t suppress natural production.

Yes, we collaborate on non-narcotic pain solutions.

Many tests (elastase, basic labs) are covered. We provide superbills.

Begin Your Journey with Patients Medical

Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.

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1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128

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