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what's the best treatment to get rid of pancreatitis?
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Dr. David Milleranswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Treat the cause: In the short term, the treatment is to "rest" the organ by inserting a feeding tube into the gut below the level at which pancreas enters. This removes food stimulation, allowing the organ to sit quietly without secreting hormones or enzymes. In the long term, the best treatment is to treat the cause, which is often excessive alcohol intake.
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Dr. Ralph Laymananswered
Transplant Surgery 20 years experience
Find the source: The best way to prevent future episodes of pancreatitis is to find the source and correct it. Gallstones, take out the gallbladder. Alcohol, stop drinking. Cholesterol, start some medication and adjust diet. There are many different causes so there are many different therapies. The actual inflammation of the pancreas is treated by pancreatic rest.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
What's the best thing to do to get pregnant?
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Dr. Kamel Sadekanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Education: Have intercourse on the days before, during and after ovulation (day 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
use a pregnancy kit to know when you are ovulating.
After sexual activity, stay in bed with couple of pillows under your pelvis for 30 minutes.
Have your partner eat healthy and exercise
eat healthy, avoid alcohol and tobacco, exercise, take prenatal vitamins.
Consult with your OB for advice and if religious, pray.
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