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I have autoimmune pancreatitis. my fecal test came back normal and it makes me wonder how if its inflamed. i also have sludge in the gallbladder?

Q: i have autoimmune pancreatitis. my fecal test came back normal and it makes me wonder how if its inflamed. i also have sludge in the gallbladder?

: How was the AIP diagnosis made? Did they take blood samples and antibody levels ? ERCP? Have you been treated for autoimmune pancreatitis? if you have been treated the fecal elastase test can revert to normal because the inflammation is quiescent. Discuss w/ GI if this is AIP or chronic pancreatitis from sludge see N Engl J Med 1992; 326:589-593 or other cause such as alcohol/abnormal duct

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How was the AIP diagnosis made? Did they take blood samples and antibody levels ? ERCP? Have you been treated for autoimmune pancreatitis? if you have been treated the fecal elastase test can revert to normal because the inflammation is quiescent. Discuss w/ GI if this is AIP or chronic pancreatitis from sludge see N Engl J Med 1992; 326:589-593 or other cause such as alcohol/abnormal duct

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A member asked:

I have autoimmune pancreatitis. my fecal test came back normal and it makes me wonder how if its inflamed. i also have sludge in the gallbladder?

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