Question 1

could loud bowel sounds be related to problems of the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Loud bowel noise: 33Fcanadian asks if loud bowel sounds be do to pancreas problems. ANS: yes but would be way down my list of possible causes in a 33 F with no other health problems.

Question 2

is there any problems after removal of acinar tumor (pancrease (pancrelipase) head)

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Need to know more: Your question can't be adequately answered without more information.  I would need to know the precise pathology classification to tell you if there was a chance for recurrence or spread of your tumor.  After any surgery on the pancreas there are risks for post-operative damage to adjacent organs and for malabsorption syndromes because of reduced output of pancreatic enzymes.

Question 3

would a ct with contrast diagnose a gallbladder or pancrease (pancrelipase) issue? or are ultrasounds possibly an endoscopy better at finding problems?

Accepted Answer

US for GB, CT panc: CT is much better for pancreas evaluation because overlying bowel gas limits US visualization in most patients. Because 90% of gallstones are made of cholesterol, they don't show up on CT.  Ultrasound is moderately better at detecting acute cholecystitis.  CT is much better for pancreatitis or pancreatis. Routine fiber optic endoscopy has no role.  Endoscopic US is not a screening exam.

Question 4

i have a problem difficult swallowing saliva.in check up every thing is normal.but liver and pancrease (pancrelipase) show they are weak.what might i do?

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Vague; Get Specifics: Vast majority of &quot;check-ups&quot; are superficial, miss a majority of health/disease issues because people want quick, easy, cheap ; expect someone else to give them what they want without much effort on their part (impossible). Regarding liver ; pancreas function, what specific issues were reported? No clinical tests, commonly done, are either thorough or definitive. Microalbumen for kidney function.

Question 5

are there any artificial pancreases (pancrelipase)?

Accepted Answer

No: However, transplant of small cellular components of the pancreas which make the insulin, called islets, are done in a few experimental centers around the country.  In addition, some patients can do well with an external artificial Insulin pump which delivers Insulin over a two day period and has to be adjusted less frequently than given Insulin shots.

Question 6

hi i was wondering if my amylase level number is 125 is it considered dangerous at my age 21 for my pancreases checked what could this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Any symptoms?: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your level is normal.

Question 7

is it acceptable for someone with hepatitis b & t2dm to donate a kidney? when do we have artificial pancreases (pancrelipase) & kidneys?

Accepted Answer

No: Hepatitis b will be transmitted to the recipient . The liver and kidneys are too complex to reproduce artificially.

Question 8

how does vaporizered marijuana interact with pancrease (pancrelipase)? same with e-cig. they say ppl with pancreas issues should stop smoking. what about vaporizers?

Accepted Answer

THC: binds to fat cells- pancreas beaks down fat as does pancrease (pancrelipase).

Question 9

what are actions of pancrease (pancrelipase)?

Accepted Answer

Enzyme: Is a synthetic enzyme to replace enzymes that are produced naturally in the pancreas to help facilitate digestion.

Question 10

is pancrelipase a good substitute to pancrease?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It depends on why you're taking pancrease (pancrelipase).  If it's because your pancreas does not make enough pancrease (pancrelipase) on its own (pancreatic exocrine insufficiency), then you may also be deficient in lipase, so a combination of the two may be good for your condition.  Hope this helps.

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Could loud bowel sounds be related to problems of the pancreas?

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Is there any problems after removal of acinar tumor (pancrease (pancrelipase) head)

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Would a ct with contrast diagnose a gallbladder or pancrease (pancrelipase) issue? or are ultrasounds possibly an endoscopy better at finding problems?

A member asked:

I have a problem difficult swallowing saliva.in check up every thing is normal.but liver and pancrease (pancrelipase) show they are weak.what might i do?

A member asked:

Are there any artificial pancreases (pancrelipase)?

A member asked:

Hi i was wondering if my amylase level number is 125 is it considered dangerous at my age 21 for my pancreases checked what could this indicate?

A member asked:

Is it acceptable for someone with hepatitis b & t2dm to donate a kidney? when do we have artificial pancreases (pancrelipase) & kidneys?

A member asked:

How does vaporizered marijuana interact with pancrease (pancrelipase)? same with e-cig. they say ppl with pancreas issues should stop smoking. what about vaporizers?

A member asked:

What are actions of pancrease (pancrelipase)?

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Is pancrelipase a good substitute to pancrease?

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