Question 1

what are common symptoms and location of pain caused by problems with the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatic diseases: There are atypical presentations also. Usually epigastric pain nausea vomiting , depends on the condition.

Question 2

what is the location of the pancreas in my belly?

Accepted Answer

Upper mid abdomen: The pancreas is located about 2-3 finger breadths below the breast bone in the middle of the upper abdomen.

Question 3

where is the location of the pancreas in my abdomen?

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Deep in the belly: The pancreas is located in the upper abdomen, behind the stomach, and in front of the spine.  On the right side, the pancreas is bounded by the duodenum (small intestine), and on the left side it is bounded by the spleen.  There are several very large blood vessels that touch the pancreas as well.  This challenging anatomy demands that a specialist operate on the pancreas.

Question 4

is it possible that any one specify the exact location of the pancreas & gall bladder ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your organs can be located exactly through the use of imaging techniques such as ultrasound, ct scanning and mri. Other imaging techniques might apply depending on what you are trying to determine.

Question 5

can your pancreas be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Yes very hard: There have been pancreas transplants but the surgery is difficult and tedious. The easiest thing is insulin replacement using either a pump or simple injections

Question 6

how do i treat inflame pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis info: Hi,
If you have been diagnosed with pancreatitis, I would recommend that you seek treatment guided by a physician as soon as possible. The treatment is fairly simple but you need work up to determine the cause and to be monitored clinically depending on the severity of your illness. Here is some additional information. I hope this answers your questions.

http://wb.md/2gWMgUZ

Question 7

how can you affect your pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Pnacreas: I wish I could help but you have not given any information.
What exactly do you mean by "affect your pancreas"?

Question 8

can u live without your pancreas?

Accepted Answer

No pancreas: Yes but not without a specialist  to prescribe what you need to do so. It isn't easy.

Question 9

what service does a pancreas perform?

Accepted Answer

Multiple functions: On one hand, it produces several enzymes needed to digest food. This is the "exocrine" part of the pancreas.
On the other hand, there is an "endocrine" part that is responsible of the levels of blood sugar (through the release of Insulin and glucagon). It also release other hormones.

Question 10

can a person live without a pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many people have had to have the pancrease (pancrelipase) removed.  This causes many health issues.  First, there is diabetes due to this being the organ secreting insulin.  This can be replaced.  Next, is the absence of pancreatic digestive enzymes.  Artifical pancreatic enzymes can be taken.  Diarrhea is often the problem.  None of this is optimum but sometimes the only alternative to keeping it.

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