Diseases·28 March 2026·5 min read
Pancreatitis: The Post-Festival Emergency
Why every Diwali, Christmas, and Pujo brings a wave of these admissions - and how to prevent it.
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What pancreatitis is
Inflammation of the pancreas. Triggered most commonly by sudden high-fat meals - ghee-rich sweets, fried savouries, mutton trimmings.
Signs
- Vomiting (often the first sign)
- Severe abdominal pain - hunched posture, refusal to lie flat
- Lethargy
- Diarrhoea
- Refusal to eat or drink
- Fever
Diagnosis
Clinical signs + bloodwork (cPL/fPL test) + abdominal ultrasound. Same-day diagnosis at SenVetCare.
Treatment
- IV fluids (mainstay)
- Anti-nausea medication
- Pain management
- Diet rest, then bland reintroduction
- Hospitalisation 2-5 days for severe cases
Cost
Rs. 8,000-25,000 depending on severity and length of stay.
Prevention - easy
- No people food at festivals
- Lock sweets away
- Brief house guests on no-treats rule
- Resist the begging eyes
Emergency: +91 98711 55162.
Frequently asked
Watch closely for 4 hours. Repeat vomiting, refusal to eat, hunched posture - bring in.
Yes - once a pet has had it, recurrence risk is permanent.
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