Lifestyle Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer
Sruthi Kapliyil Subramanian,
Bhaumik Brahmbhatt,
Jennifer M. Bailey-Lundberg,
Nirav C. Thosani,
Pritesh Mutha
Affiliations
Sruthi Kapliyil Subramanian
Center for Interventional Gastroenterology at UTHealth (iGUT), Section of Endoluminal Surgery and Interventional Gastroenterology, Division of Elective General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Bhaumik Brahmbhatt
Mayo Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
Jennifer M. Bailey-Lundberg
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Nirav C. Thosani
Center for Interventional Gastroenterology at UTHealth (iGUT), Section of Endoluminal Surgery and Interventional Gastroenterology, Division of Elective General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Pritesh Mutha
Center for Interventional Gastroenterology at UTHealth (iGUT), Section of Endoluminal Surgery and Interventional Gastroenterology, Division of Elective General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, TX 77030, USA
The incidence of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer is on the upswing in the USA. These conditions often lead to higher healthcare costs due to the complex nature of diagnosis and the need for specialized medical interventions, surgical procedures, and prolonged medical management. The economic ramification encompasses direct healthcare expenses and indirect costs related to productivity losses, disability, and potential long-term care requirements. Increasing evidence underscores the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing and managing these conditions. Lifestyle medicine employs evidence-based interventions to promote health through six key pillars: embracing a whole-food, plant-predominant dietary pattern; regular physical activity; ensuring restorative sleep; managing stress effectively; removing harmful substances; and fostering positive social connections. This review provides a comprehensive overview of lifestyle interventions for managing and preventing the development of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
