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I've chronic pancreatitis. having serious gas problems. i feel heavy pain on my upper abdomen. my stomach feels heavy & filled with gas. now what?
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Enzyme replacement: Often enzyme replacement (pancrease, lipase, etc) will decrease these sorts of symptoms. If you are taking replacement enzymes and still have these problems, you might try otc anti-gas preparations with simethicone. If still no improvement check with health care provider.
Answered 10/4/2016
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