×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Beware, the pancreas is a 'nasty, unforgiving organ'

Illustration of human pancreas with gallbladder, duodenum and blood vessels. [iStockphoto]

Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas which is a large organ at the back of the stomach next to the small intestines.

 It releases enzymes that help digest food and also regulates how the body manages glucose by releasing insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902