Question 1

do you know if acute pancreatitis can cause bright red blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

No: Pancreatitis should not cause bright red in stool.  Very rarely the pancreas can bleed into the intestine (hemobilia), but this is usually secondary to a pancreatic tumor or trauma to the pancreas.

Question 2

can it be possible that acute pancreatitis can cause bright red blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

No: Two forms of bleeding appear in the stool.  Dark black stool arises from Hgb that is broken down by acid from bleeing high in the GI tract.  Bright red bleeding occurs from bleeding in the lower colonic system above or just at the rectum.  Bleeding does not arise from pancreatic inflammation or cancer.  Hemorrhagic pancreatitis is broken down tissue pouring into the peritoneal cavity and not bowel

Question 3

have chronic pancreatitis having diarrhea with red blood coming out in plops w/sm amt. bm and what look like tissue what could this be. been 3 days?

Accepted Answer

Rectal bleeding: If the blood is bright red this generally indicates it is originating from the lower part of your bowel. It may not be related to your pancreatitis. Have your doctor exam you to see if there is a source for the bleeding. You may require a colonoscopy to find out the exact cause. All the best in getting this sorted out. Watch for low blood with persistent bleeding.

Question 4

what does a high red and white blood cell count mean ? i have liver conditions at the same time and possible pancreatitis ...

Accepted Answer

WBC is often: Elevated in an inflammatory condition such as pancreatitis.  The HGB may just be reflective of dehydration.

Question 5

what would be the most likely cause for pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Gallstones, alcohol: In the U.S. The most common causes of acute pancreatitis are gallstones or alcohol.  Other common causes are high blood lipids or certain medications.  I always tell my patients that sometimes alcohol even in reasonable amounts can cause pancreatitis.  It doesn't always have to occur in alcoholics.

Question 6

please tell me what can be the cause of pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: The two main causes of pancreatitis in the U.S. Are alcohol and gallstones.  Other causes include infections, medications, ercp, post-operative, hyperlipidemia, hypercalcemia, abdominal trauma, hereditary, tropical, cancer and scorpion bite, among others.

Question 7

what causes pancreatitis? does food cause pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Acute pancreatitis.: Although there are many potential causes of acute pancreatitis. the most common are alcohol and gallstones. Pancreatitis is not usually caused by eating particular foods, although food may make it worse if it is already present. If you feel you may be having pancreatitis, see your doctor immediately. Good luck.

Question 8

can stress cause pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Pancreatitis can be caused by too much alcohol, greatly elevated triglycerides, and tuberculosis as well as and e. Coli infection. It is not brought on directly by stress.

Question 9

what causes acute pancreatitis ?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Medication, high triglycerides, a stone in the common bile duct.

Question 10

could diverticulitis cause pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

No, I have: Never heard of a patient whose colonic diverticultis caused pancreatitis.  In a rare cases, duodenal diverticula can cause pancreatitis, but this is really rare.

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