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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with pancreatitis.

15 doctors weighed in across 12 answers
Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Ignore: Avoid alcohol and fatty foods. Both stimulate pancreas and can worsen pancreatitis.

Answered 3/19/2017

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Please avoid any alcohol drinking if you are suffering from pancreatitis.

Answered 4/27/2014

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Ignore: No alcohol of any type. Frequent visits. Pancreatic enzymes.

Answered 5/22/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do stop eating for a few days to give your pancreas a chance to heal. Don't consume any alcohol.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Don't continue to drink alcohol. Do make regular medical appointments. Do be positive.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Ignore: Make certain you have an accurate diagnosis, and the cause is certain. This guides treatment.

Answered 12/20/2014

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Dr. Tracie Leonhardt answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Ignore: 1. no alcohol 2. take digestive enzymes 3. watch sugar intake 4. no smoking - stop if current.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Ignore: Fatty foods can often trigger pancreatitis; avoid them where possible.

Answered 7/9/2014

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Ignore: Don't drink alcohol; make sure your gallbladder's fine; clear liquids are good.

Answered 9/19/2014

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Dr. Neal Kraus answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

If: If you drink, quit. If you don't drink, look at triglycerides and medications. Eat a low-fat diet!

Answered 1/18/2019

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Dr. Manuel Lopez diaz answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Ignore: Never alcohol. Low amount of fatty food. Take your meds regularly. Go to your doctor frequently.

Answered 11/5/2014

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Ignore: Avoid alcohol, taken Ibuprofen (if able), drink plenty of fluids, eat small meals, nausea medication.

Answered 11/27/2014

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