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Abdominal Pain, Have Chronic Pancreatitis, Cysts In Stomach, Stent In Pancreas. Take Pain Relief?

I have chronic pancreatitis and I have 3 cysts in my stomach, I have recently had a stent put in my pancreas for a few weeks, then removed. I have been getting severe abdominal pain since, and at the moment I have severe lower left side abdominal pain. I can do very little, and will be going to see the surgeon in out patients this week. I would like to know what to ask him, considering he thinks that there is not much more he can do for me. I need some kind of pain relief.
posted on Wed, 3 Jul 2013
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Hi.

It is true, pancreatic conditions are quite complicating to begin with and treatment is slow and not always successful. The pancreas is an important organ and removal is not contemplated unless conditions become extreme.

In the given circumstances pain killers would be advised, but from personal experience with a few patients, they only provide temporary relief and patients come back in no time asking for stronger ones.

My advise would be techniques to take your mind off the pain, mild forms of exercise and a strict diet regimen which would prevent from stimulation of the pancreas, that could hopefully result in reduced levels of pain.

I am sorry the options are limited, but given the condition, it all depends on how you respond and decide to tackle the problem.

Wishing you lots of luck and more.

Best wishes.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Veera Raghava Rao Buddha.'s  Response
Hi, The pain in the left lower abdomen is due to the urinary tract infection, or a stone in the urinary tract, you will tell the doctor what ever pain you feel, and rest of the thing he has to do, the diagnosis and treatment.
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Abdominal Pain, Have Chronic Pancreatitis, Cysts In Stomach, Stent In Pancreas. Take Pain Relief?

Hi. It is true, pancreatic conditions are quite complicating to begin with and treatment is slow and not always successful. The pancreas is an important organ and removal is not contemplated unless conditions become extreme. In the given circumstances pain killers would be advised, but from personal experience with a few patients, they only provide temporary relief and patients come back in no time asking for stronger ones. My advise would be techniques to take your mind off the pain, mild forms of exercise and a strict diet regimen which would prevent from stimulation of the pancreas, that could hopefully result in reduced levels of pain. I am sorry the options are limited, but given the condition, it all depends on how you respond and decide to tackle the problem. Wishing you lots of luck and more. Best wishes.