Does A Malformed Pancreas Cause Diarrhea?

Posted on Sun, 22 Jun 2014

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Sun, 22 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have a malformed pancreas, I would like to know if this could be the cause of sudden explosive diarrhea?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Should evaluate the pancreatic enzymes first...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

You are reporting to have a malformed pancreas. At this point, I'd like to have your blood tests results and other tests you did in order to evaluate :

- at what extent the function of your pancreas has been damaged due to malformation.

- and if other organs like liver/gallbladder are also affected

- I need to have your malabsorption tests done for proper analysis and management.

If the malformation of the pancreas has also impaired its function, then, pancreatic enzymes might not be :
- secreted or
- functioning

properly, leading to diarrhea. If this is your case, then, should take pancreatic enzymes according to your lab results.

Looking forward to have the requested lab reports in!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar