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My mother has been diagnosed with pancreatitis - what are the consequences of this disease?
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Depends: Usually not much however some cases can be serious and result in complications that may cause future problems or even surgery.
Answered 3/23/2013
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Pancreatitis: It depend the stage and the severity. You need to have her seen a pancreas expert who will perform blood tests and imaging.
Answered 9/24/2013
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