What are the treatment options for acute and chronic pancreatitis?

Treatment options for acute and chronic pancreatitis differ:

Acute Pancreatitis:

1. Supportive care:
– Fluid replacement
– Pain management
– Nutritional support
2. Medications:
– Pain relief (analgesics)
– Anti-inflammatory drugs
– Antibiotics (if infected)
3. Endoscopic procedures:
– ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) to remove bile duct obstructions
– Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to assess pancreatic damag