Diarrhea & Malnutrition
Both acute and chronic pancreatitis causes the production of fewer enzymes for the digestion process. This state leads to diarrhea. Typically, this condition causes loose, watery stools or a constant need to have a bowel movement. Generally, diarrhea can be acute or chronic. Acute diarrhea [4] occurs for one or two days, while chronic one can last for as long as a month. The latter usually leads to intestinal disease or disorders like Crohn’s disease or celiac disease. In pancreatitis, diarrhea follows other symptoms like fever, dehydration, bloating, nausea, and abdominal pain.
Malnutrition describes excesses or imbalances in one’s intake of nutrients. It’s a condition that could also signify deficiencies in the intake of a specific nutrient. The symptoms of malnutrition are common. They can cause weight loss, loss of fat and muscle mass, swollen stomach, fatigue, irritability, dry hair and skin, and delayed wound healing. Research suggests that the most effective technique of preventing malnutrition involves the provision of zinc, iron, iodine pills, food supplements, and nutrition education to populations at the risk of undernutrition.