Question 1

weird upper stomach feeling 6weeks post laparoscopic gallbladder surgery & ercp pancreatitis. 3 months post csection. uncomfortable. no pain. normal?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Residual symptoms of pancreatitis can include some fullness and discomfort, depending on severity and cause.  During the period of recovery, abstinence from alcohol, limiting fatty food intake, may limit the stress on the pancreas. Your doctor should check pancreatic enzymes to make sure they are normalizing.  If there are any concerns, additional blood testing and further imaging may be necessary

Question 2

what are the most common symptoms of pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Nausea/vomiting,pain: Pancreatitis often results in upper abdominal pain which can radiate through to the back and is usually worse with eating. Nausea and vomiting are also usually present.

Question 3

will taking certain medications cause pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis : Yes some medications can give pancreatitis. However we always like to rule out stone disease and alcohol.

Question 4

are there a lot of drugs that can cause pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Many different drugs have been listed as possible causes of otherwise unexplained pancreatitis.  A recent review article of this subject looked at the 100 most prescribed medications in the US and found that 44 of them have been implicated as possible causes of pancreatitis.

Question 5

do lots of people get pancreatitis, or is it unusual?

Accepted Answer

Acute pancreatitis: The reported annual incidence of acute pancreatitis has been as high as 35 per 100, 000 population, with gallstones and chronic ethanol abuse accounting for about 3/4 of patients in the United States. Accurate assessment of the incidence and mortality of acute pancreatitis is difficult, as mild pancreatitis may be subclinical and deaths may occur before diagnosis in severe cases.

Question 6

what are some foods that a person with pancreatitis can eat?

Accepted Answer

Low-fat foods: Initially, clear liquids is the choice for acute pancreatitis. After recovery, foods low in fat make sense.

Question 7

can chronic pancreatitis heal?

Accepted Answer

No: It will not heal but can prevent worsening by avoiding certain toxins like alcohol, tobacco, and certain drugs.

Question 8

what can i do for chronic pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Treat symptoms: For chronic pancreatitis there are a number of steps to take.  First you must avoid things that exacerbate the condition.  Alcohol, fatty foods, high serum lipids, certain medicines must all be avoided.  If you have a history of gallstones your gallbladder should be removed.  If you have large pseudo cysts you. An have them drained with surgery.  There are other surgical procedures for more severe.

Question 9

does pancreatitis cause chest type pain?

Accepted Answer

Can: Any organs in the upper abdomen can refer pain to chest such as gall bladder, liver, stomach, and spleen. Gastroesophageal reflux, musculoskeletal changes, and of course cardiac etiologies also exist. Sometimes pancreatitis can get pleural fluid collecting particularly in the left chest.

Question 10

do people with pancreatitis have a lot of pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pancreatitis, acute of chronic usually causes abdominal pain that may seem to extend to the back.

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