Page 14 - Staurt Exposure - November '19

Page 14, Stuart Exposure

Treasure Coast tip oF the taiL

Outdoors Pancreatitis more than one diagnostic modality. A combination of physical
Oftentimes a diagnosis of pancreatitis involves utilizing

Pancreatitis, or examination findings, abdominal imaging (including radiographs
Time Might Be Right To Think inflammation of the and/or ultrasound), and a variety of blood tests may be needed
for a diagnosis. Physical examination findings may include
pancreas, can be described
About Daytime Swordfish as acute or chronic. Acute abdominal pain or fever. Blood tests may show an elevated white
pancreatitis results in blood cell count or elevations of pancreatic enzymes. Abdominal
By Jim Weix sudden clinical symptoms imaging may show evidence of pancreatic inflammation. Some
There seems to be a without any permanent animals may not show abnormalities on these tests, and a
new fishing adventure changes to the pancreas. presumptive diagnosis is made based on clinical symptoms and
happening on the Treasure With chronic pancreatitis, persistent inflammation causes medical history.
Coast: daytime swordfish irreversible changes to the pancreas and possibly permanent The cause of acute pancreatitis is usually unknown. Some
angling. And I mean damage to pancreatic function. risk factors include high fat diets, obesity, diabetes mellitus,
catching, not fishing. The pancreas is located on the right side of the abdomen prior gastrointestinal diseases, and certain medications (including
At a July neighborhood adjacent to the stomach and duodenum. The pancreas serves diuretics, chemotherapeutics, and anti-seizure medications).
fishing tournament, Palm two main functions: exocrine functions and endocrine functions. Treatment of pancreatitis depends on the severity of
City anglers Tom Flynn, Its exocrine function consists of secreting digestive enzymes to symptoms. Many affected animals will be treated with analgesics
Mike Espinoza, Jimmy help break down food; its endocrine function includes secretion to help control pain and with intravenous fluids to help maintain
McDaniel and B.J. Meyer of insulin to help regulate blood sugar. The exocrine function of normal hydration. Additionally, anti-emetic medications may be
pulled up to the weigh the pancreas is the concern during acute pancreatitis. Normally, administered to help control vomiting. Antibiotics are used in
station with a 300-pound pancreatic enzymes are produced in an inactive state, travelling certain circumstances. Usually, food is restricted temporarily and
swordfish. They hooked from the pancreas through the pancreatic duct to the duodenum. then slowly re-introduced once vomiting has been controlled.
up at about 8 a.m. in 1,500 In the duodenum, the enzymes are activated and they begin to The prognosis for pancreatitis depends on its severity. In
feet of water, due east of digest food. With cases of pancreatitis, the digestive enzymes are mild forms of acute pancreatitis, with aggressive treatment, the
the St. Lucie Inlet. activated prematurely in the pancreas, which results in digestion prognosis is usually good. Most animals recover without any
In September, Capt. of the pancreas itself. The digestive enzymes can also leak into permanent pancreatic damage. However, in cases of severe or
Patrick Price, of DayMaker the abdomen, where they can cause damage to other organs, repeated pancreatitis, the prognosis can be guarded, even with
charters out of Sailfish including the liver and kidneys. If pancreatitis enters a chronic aggressive therapy.
Marina, had clients land stage, irreversible changes can affect pancreatic endocrine Prevention of pancreatitis may include weight reduction
two swordfish during function, resulting in diabetes mellitus. if an animal is obese or providing a fat-restricted diet, as well
the same daytime trip. The symptoms of pancreatitis can vary in severity, depending as avoiding certain medications. However, as many cases of
There have also been other on the extent of damage. The most common symptoms are pancreatitis have an unknown cause, preventative measures are
reports of swords being anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. not always effective at avoiding pancreatitis.
caught off the Treasure Diagnosing pancreatitis in cats can be more difficult than in dogs. Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center is
Coast during the day. Vomiting occurs in up to 90 percent of dogs with pancreatitis but dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. With
This is exciting for two in only 35 percent of cats. Abdominal pain occurs in up to 60 focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and
reasons. One, not all of percent of dogs but in only 25 percent of cats. The symptoms rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics, and
us can stay out all night, of pancreatitis also overlap with other abdominal diseases, emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center combines
which is the traditional Mike Espinoza holds the bill including acute gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal obstruction, exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and
time to fish. Two, it is right of the swordfish that Tom and inflammatory bowel disease. Miniature schnauzers are their owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
outside the St. Lucie Inlet. Flynn (standing) caught with predisposed to pancreatitis, as they commonly have altered fat www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
Since anglers will be Jimmy McDaniel and B.J. metabolism. at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
fishing in 1,500 feet of Meyer.
water, you will likely want
to invest in some electric reels, or invite someone along
that has them. If you want to manually reel in several rods
with 1,500 feet of line down at the bottom, with a 20-pound
weight on each, be my guest.
Swordfish typically stay very deep during the day, often
near structure. They then rise up from the depths at night to
feed. As some anglers have learned, they also feed during
the day, in the depths.
Not that long ago, swordfish populations were being
depleted by commercial fishing. New regulations were
put into place and the population is increasing. Successful
fishing trips are becoming more common.
Who knows? Maybe we are on the way to becoming
the “Swordfish Capital of the World.”
Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer. Jim is
Happy
included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s Hall of
Fame, for his work in helping restore thousands of acres
Thanksgiving!
of wetlands. Jim is a Broker Associate with The Keyes Happy
Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or by
email: jimweix@jimweix.com. Thanksgiving!

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