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Am 19 & my mrcp report shows chronic pancreatitis and duct is enlarged by 4.4mm. doc gave medicines and told as my age increases it will be cured ????

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Dr. Christy Horton answered

Are you asking cure: I think a cause needs to be investigated further depending on clinical symptoms. I doubt age will cure this

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Dr. PHILLIP KIM answered

No: please seek a gastroenterologist as to determine the cause for your chronic pancreatitis. there are known complications which can arise due to your condition.

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A member asked:

Am 19 & my mrcp report shows chronic pancreatitis and duct is enlarged by 4.4mm. doc gave medicines and told as my age increases it will be cured ????

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Christy Horton answered

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