I Have An Existing Diagnosis Of A Pancreatic Deformity A

Posted on Wed, 17 Oct 2018

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Question : I have an existing diagnosis of a Pancreatic Deformity a pseudocyst at the Joining of the Ducts Wirsung and Santorini. I have had it for over 10 years and currently I am suffering Greasy, & Floating and Watery Stools and I am in the Bathroom about 7 hours a day-I believe I have a Pancreatic Flare-up of Pancreatitis. I am very weak and eating just makes it worse - I have Pain Medication that I am taking but I still feel the Pain in the Lower right Quadrant and radiating to my back.

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (26 minutes later)

My question is typed out above re: whether I am probably suffering a Pancreatic Flare up from the described existing condition of the Pseudocyst at the joining of wirsung and santorini-I would like to add that The inside lining of my INtestinal tract feels raw and burns after I pass the Described watery greasy floating stool-I am forced to shower after each passing of the stool as this not only cleanses me but helps relieve the burning of the skin outside the anal area, I want to know so that I can restrict my food intake and/or go to the Dr. for Blood work. This has been getting worse and the current flare-up has been going on for over a week with no relief-I have taken immodium with no relief of symptoms-I take Oral Ormorph 100 mg (24 hr ) 2 X per Day with 60mg (24 hour) Meds for break through pain

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mri needs to be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your complaint, it seems that you are suffering from malabsorption.Greasy and floating stool is clearly suggestive of deficiency of fat burning enzymes in your G.i.t tract.Floating stools is suggestive of large amount of gas produced in intestines.As this gas is produced its absorbed in fecal matter causing it to float.
Overall these symptoms are a result of improper digestion of food due to compromised pancreatic system.
I would suggest you to add digestive supplements like papain,proteases,lipases etc to your diet.
Secondly take probiotic econorm twice daily.
Avoid fatty fried and fast food.
Blood work is not going to help if you are suspecting a pseudocyst get a MRI done.It would reflect the exact condition of your system.

If you have any further specific query feel free to ask,
Thank!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng