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Is there a medication to alleviate pancreatitis pain?

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Yes: Chronic pancreatitis pain my be helped with pancreatic enzyme suppliments. Acute pancreatitis pain generally requires narcotics for pain control.

Dr Rosen and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/1/2013

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Pain: No specific pain medication relieve pancreatitis pain. Treating the etiology of pancreatitis and preventing further deterioration is crucial.

Answered 3/8/2013

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