The famous DJ Avicii died on Friday April 20, at the age of 28. While his agent has not officially announced the cause of his death, we do know that he suffered from alcohol problems and acute pancreatitis.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii, who was found dead in Muscat, Oman on Friday, April 20 local time. The family is devastated. We ask It is up to everyone to respect their need for privacy protection during this difficult time, no further declarations will be made”, writes the agent of the famous Swedish DJ in a press release. The artist was just 28 years old.
Tim Bergling, aka Avicii, known for his planetary hits levels and wake me up, had stopped giving concerts since 2016 for health reasons. He suffered in particular from acute pancreatitis linked to his excessive alcohol consumption, at least in part. He also had to cancel shows in 2014 to have his gallbladder and appendix removed.
What is acute pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is triggered or aggravated by high fat meals and alcohol consumption, which tends to cause the patient to lose weight and limit food intake to avoid pain. The very strong pain is the main symptom of the disease. It is located in the pit of the stomach and radiates deeply towards the back (“transfixing” pain). It can be intense, sometimes relieved by a curled-up position. Its duration is variable, from a few hours to several days, with also very variable pain-free intervals from a few days to several years.
Potentially deadly
During these attacks, the pain is accompanied by vomiting, distension of the abdomen, fever and sometimes shock. This acute crisis leads to hospitalization of the patient.
Over time, pancreatitis can lead to cysts, gastrointestinal bleeding, diabetes and cancer, and therefore potentially fatal. If alcohol is involved, it is recommended to stop drinking alcohol or follow a program to help reduce alcohol consumption. It is also recommended to follow a reduced-fat diet in combination with the consumption of pancreatic enzymes (in the form of tablets), in order to improve the absorption of nutrients. Laparoscopic pancreatic surgery may sometimes be needed to drain fluid from the pancreas or to remove affected tissue.
The pancreas is the second largest gland in the body, behind the liver. Like him, she speaks little, but when she does, the pathologies are severe.
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