Question 1

what does a spot on the pancreas mean?

Accepted Answer

Any number of things: A spot can be a "cyst"-or fluid collection. A tumor such as a lipoma, cancer or neuron doctrine tumor, a focus of inflammation or nothing. You should get an eus done.

Question 2

how do the substances made by the pancreas get to the right spot in the body?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatic enzymes: Though the process called assimilation.

Question 3

my dr ordered an mri w/wo contrast to check a spot on my pancreas. i forgot i was supposed to have my creatine checked before hand & my appt is on monday? can i still have the mri?

Accepted Answer

: That will be up to the doctor. I suppose the blood test is used to gauge the amount of the contrast material that you can tolerate safely. Without having access to your other test results it is difficult to speculate on how the doc would respond without the test. If you have a history of diminished kidney function they may cancel.

Question 4

female 83. started itching in one spot on hip. no rash. kidneys, liver good.  pancreas atrophy. all vaccines current. no new meds or detergents etc.

Accepted Answer

HIP ITCHINGS: Can just be a minor irritation or insect bite. Put steroid cream or  any anti-pruritic cream like Vicks ?

Question 5

3 spots on the pancreas.  have eus tomorrow.  what is the odds that these spots are cancerous?

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Pancreas: Hard to be sure regarding cancer. Your doctor will explain all that will be evaluated and managed.
My 42 year old daughter had breast cancer and is doing quite well.

Question 6

what could cause spots on both pancreas and liver?

Accepted Answer

Cancer, infection : By "spots" i assume you mean lesions were seen on an imaging study like an ultrasound or ct scan. Cancer is a possibility. Infections can sometimes present like this too. You need yo speak to whichever doctor ordered the test.

Question 7

why is it important to see a doctor if you have spots on your pancreas ?

Accepted Answer

Not a medical term: Spots on the panaceas is not a medical term. If you had an imaging study, the radiologist should provide an indication of the diagnosis.

Question 8

stool paler than normal with mucus and white spots. should i be worried? had liver/pancreas blood tests done recently, normal results.

Accepted Answer

Stop worrying: If you feel generally well, are maintaining your weight, and can take part successfully in sports, then there's no reason to concern yourself with the vagaries of stool color and complexion. You describe some abdominal pain and you do need to find out whether this should be managed as functional bowel disease, or whether you have gallstones, or if there's any evidence it may be something else.

Question 9

i have a spot on my upper abdomen and i'm not sure if it's a bite of some sort or a boil?  it's really red and where it's red it's hard and extremely

Accepted Answer

Possible hernia: If it's in the mid-line can be an incarcerated epigastric hernia and needs to be seen by your MD ASAP

Question 10

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.

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My dr ordered an mri w/wo contrast to check a spot on my pancreas. i forgot i was supposed to have my creatine checked before hand & my appt is on monday? can i still have the mri?

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Female 83. started itching in one spot on hip. no rash. kidneys, liver good. pancreas atrophy. all vaccines current. no new meds or detergents etc.

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3 spots on the pancreas. have eus tomorrow. what is the odds that these spots are cancerous?

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What could cause spots on both pancreas and liver?

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Why is it important to see a doctor if you have spots on your pancreas ?

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Stool paler than normal with mucus and white spots. should i be worried? had liver/pancreas blood tests done recently, normal results.

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I have a spot on my upper abdomen and i'm not sure if it's a bite of some sort or a boil? it's really red and where it's red it's hard and extremely

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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?

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