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I have recurrent acute pancreatitis idiopathic. doc said its frequency of pain will decrease as my age increases am 19 now if not thn surgery he said?

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GI consultation: No alcohol. Ask your physican about the use of panreatic enzyme therapy. Monitor liver and pancreatic functions with blood studies.

Answered 8/16/2014

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