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How Can Pancreatitis Be Treated?
I think I may be having a pancreatitis flare up went to do blood work today As I understand it the blood work checks a couple different enzymes to determine if it is in fact pancreatitis I have not been able to eat since it started this past Saturday night. Vomiting up everything on Saturday and Sunday. Felt pretty could By Monday so went and played golf at the club. Symptoms retuned on Monday afternoon and has been there like it was 26 years ago after I had my gall bladder due to 3 gallstones in my bile duct. The pancreatitis is a likely by product from the surgery. I have been able to keep down water and milk; but wondering if the milk consumption my be delaying my pancreas from returning back to normal during the healing process.
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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Pancreatitis caused by a narrowed or blocked bile duct may require procedures to open or widen the bile duct. A procedure called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) uses a long tube with a camera on the end to examine your pancreas and bile ducts. The tube is passed down your throat, and the camera sends pictures of your digestive system to a monitor. ERCP can aid in diagnosing problems in the bile duct and pancreatic duct and in making repairs. In some people, particularly the elderly, ERCP can also lead to acute pancreatitis. Pain management. Chronic pancreatitis can cause persistent abdominal pain. Your doctor may recommend medications to control your pain and may refer you to a pain specialist. Severe pain may be relieved with options such as endoscopic ultrasound or surgery to block nerves that send pain signals from the pancreas to the brain. Enzymes to improve digestion. Pancreatic enzyme supplements can help your body break down and process the nutrients in the foods you eat. Pancreatic enzymes are taken with each meal. Changes to your diet. Your doctor may refer you to a dietitian who can help you plan low-fat meals that are high in nutrients.
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Regards,
Dr. Rajesh Raghuwanshi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Pancreatitis caused by a narrowed or blocked bile duct may require procedures to open or widen the bile duct. A procedure called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) uses a long tube with a camera on the end to examine your pancreas and bile ducts. The tube is passed down your throat, and the camera sends pictures of your digestive system to a monitor. ERCP can aid in diagnosing problems in the bile duct and pancreatic duct and in making repairs. In some people, particularly the elderly, ERCP can also lead to acute pancreatitis. Pain management. Chronic pancreatitis can cause persistent abdominal pain. Your doctor may recommend medications to control your pain and may refer you to a pain specialist. Severe pain may be relieved with options such as endoscopic ultrasound or surgery to block nerves that send pain signals from the pancreas to the brain. Enzymes to improve digestion. Pancreatic enzyme supplements can help your body break down and process the nutrients in the foods you eat. Pancreatic enzymes are taken with each meal. Changes to your diet. Your doctor may refer you to a dietitian who can help you plan low-fat meals that are high in nutrients.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rajesh Raghuwanshi
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