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My brother's CT shows pancreatic pseudocyst formation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My brother is 43 years old. He had an episode of acute pancreatitis last year. Gas and indigestion persisted since then. A recent CT scan has shown a possibility of pancreatic pseudocyst formation. The doctor has advised to remove the same by the procedure. My query regarding this i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. When he had the first episode of pancreatitis? What is the size of the cyst by ultrasound? What is serum amylase or lipase levels? Is he a diabetic? Is he an alcoholic? Will you please answer to above questions if possible. If pseudocyst usually acute means we will... Read Full »
I am suffering from pancreatitis. What are the chances of it recurring in the future?
Query: Hello doctor,One month ago, I suffered from pancreatitis, and based on the MRCP doctor says that the pancreas is fine now, but I need to get gall bladder removal surgery. I want to ask if there is any chance of pancreatitis again after removal. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Once pancreatitis is controlled, patients are advised for gall bladder removal surgery to prevent reoccurrence of pancreatitis, as in your case. The doctor has instructed you on gall bladder removal because a prevalent cause of pancreatitis is gall bladder stones. Someti... Read Full »
Why do I have severe stomach pain after eating fatty foods?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24 year old female. What could be the cause of a severe stomach pain that happens after eating nuts, seeds, and things with oil in them? By oil, I mean even olive oil and not just greasy foods. This reaction has been happening for a year or so, and I have avoided these foods as ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Severe stomach pain and cramps can be caused by pancreatitis and food allergy. In your case, both are equally probable. Pancreatitis is a common cause of pain that occurs after the intake of oil-rich foods. Food allergy is a diagnosis of exclusion. I suggest the fol... Read Full »
I have acute pancreatitis and noticed stool changes. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I was hospitalized earlier for one and a half months due to abdominal pain and was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. My CECT (contrast-enhanced computed tomography) scan report indicates acute interstitial pancreatitis. Additionally, my lipase and amylase were elevated at that time. Fr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You are right. You have interstitial pancreatitis. It could be due to your alcohol intake. You have taken good action and have decided to stop drinking alcohol. At times, after pancreatitis, its function dim... Read Full »
Is Pancreatin effective for treating acute pancreatitis?
Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and bilateral pleural effusion in the lungs with consolidation in the left lung. All KFT (kidney function tests) and LFT (liver function tests) are normal. I have been on intravenous fluids for two days without eating. Now the doctor prescribed Pa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about stomach symptoms after the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, my answer is no, it will not cause any harm to your stomach flora. The reason why he gave... Read Full »
When will amylase, and lipase normalize after heavy drinking?
Query: Hello doctor, I drank for five days heavily and was admitted to a hospital with hangover and heartburn. They took the test and my amylase and lipase were little high. Then they gave me medicines. Past one week, I am taking Panblock morning and night and Encremin. My health is alright now but my amyl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You had a mild attack of acute pancreatitis. The amylase level shoots first and slowly decreases over two to three weeks. Lipase shoots slowly. No point in checking it very often as it usually... Read Full »
There is pain and swelling under ribs with constipation. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, About 8 months ago, I had kidney stones with pain under my rib cage and swelling. The kidney stones are gone but the pain and swelling under my ribs came back one month ago with constipation. I did a CT scan without IVCM, everything is normal except a mild left basal pleural thickening n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. It seems you are suffering from muscular pain. The muscular chest pain aggravates with movement. It is dull, diffuse and continuous in nature. This can result from incorrect posture during the night while you were sleeping. However, in case you... Read Full »
Can pancreatitis cause blood and mucus in stools?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having mucus and bloody stools. The mucus has been occurring for about 10 months, and the bleeding began about one month ago. I have issues with my pancreas for which I am taking Creon, and I had my gallbladder removed due to gallstones seven months ago. I am a 24-year-old female... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can imagine that you must be very upset about your bleeding issue, on the background of pancreatitis problem. You are through pretty tough time, I can imagine that. Well, the post-meal pain seem to be due to pancreatic related. With recurrent pancreatitis, the calcif... Read Full »
Does acute pancreatitis delay periods? Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was hospitalized and in ICU for ten days for acute pancreatitis. Ever since my period has been irregular. My pregnancy test also came negative. Having medications prescribed by a gastroenterologist Antoxid P. I got a PRP done on the scalp and was prescribed Keraboost. Why is my perio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Sometimes periods might get delayed by one or two weeks because of some stress or recent illness. But still, you should rule out PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and thyroid abnormalities by doing a USG (ultrasound)pelvi... Read Full »
Can a smoking cessation drug induce acute pancreatitis in my mother?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 57 years old and was put in the hospital for acute pancreatitis two days ago. She takes anti-anxiety medication, blood pressure medication, and cholesterol medication. About a month ago, she was prescribed the drug Chantix. My mother has had previous problems with hard dru... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I agree with you that it is a rare side effect of Chantix (Varenicline). But to produce acute pancreatitis, the particular drug might have been taken for at least 6 to 12 months; only then will it produce fibrosis and inflammation in the main pancreatic duct or bile ... Read Full »