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Diagnosed Pancreatitis. Could Stress Be A Cause? Treatment?

i have just been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and was wondering what to do to keep this from happening again. I was hospitalized for two days... I understand I need to modify my diet, but the only thing I can find is to stop drinking, but I havenever been a drinker!! do I need to take off work for a bit? could stress have anything to do with it? I do not like being down with pain and don't want to spend my life on demirol!!
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
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Hi and tank you so much for this query.

I am so soryy to hear about your recent diagnosis with pancreatitis. Stress is not a known cause of pancreatitis. However, alcohol, heavy fatty meals and smoking are the major risk factors for acute pancreatitis. Even without risk factors, you can still develop pancreatitis!

I am happy you are considering modifying your taking. also, demirol and good fluid intake would help you recover soon. Unless it gets complicated, acute pancreatitis would not require that you stay on drugs all your life for pain control. Stay positive and hope for a complete healing from this. Rest would also be a great addition to recovering quick fro this.

I hope this answers your query fully. I wish you well, a complete healing and thanks for using our services. Feel free to ask for clarifications if need be.
Dr. Ditah, MD
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Diagnosed Pancreatitis. Could Stress Be A Cause? Treatment?

Hi and tank you so much for this query. I am so soryy to hear about your recent diagnosis with pancreatitis. Stress is not a known cause of pancreatitis. However, alcohol, heavy fatty meals and smoking are the major risk factors for acute pancreatitis. Even without risk factors, you can still develop pancreatitis! I am happy you are considering modifying your taking. also, demirol and good fluid intake would help you recover soon. Unless it gets complicated, acute pancreatitis would not require that you stay on drugs all your life for pain control. Stay positive and hope for a complete healing from this. Rest would also be a great addition to recovering quick fro this. I hope this answers your query fully. I wish you well, a complete healing and thanks for using our services. Feel free to ask for clarifications if need be. Dr. Ditah, MD