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What Does 55mm*57mm*77mm Reading In Pancreas With Stomach Pain Indicate?
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I would like as about my DAD
He doesnt smoke and doesnt drink, he has been facing stomach pain for 2 months, he consulted doctor in hospital, in report there is a 55mm*57mm*77mm <something, currently report is not with me? is there in his pencreas, what he should do now?
I would like as about my DAD
He doesnt smoke and doesnt drink, he has been facing stomach pain for 2 months, he consulted doctor in hospital, in report there is a 55mm*57mm*77mm <something, currently report is not with me? is there in his pencreas, what he should do now?
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The dimensions indicate some swelling or lump which should be thoroughly investigated.Panreatitis or inflammation of pancreas maybe cause of pain. Doctors test for two sets of functions of pancreas, viz,.-insulin secreting cells and blood sugar as pancreas controls blood sugar levels, and secondly-pancreatic enzymes like amylase which helps in digestion.Depending on the structural involvement either of these or both functions may be affected.Next there are tumor markers to confirm for benign or malignant growths.Also, There may be small stone lodged in pancreatic duct which opens in duodenum and obstruction to outflow of pancreatic enzymes, this is confirmed by ERCP test on endoscopy.I may suggest you to have a thorough consultation with a gastroenterologist with complete set of investigations and ,naturally, treatment as required
best wishes
The dimensions indicate some swelling or lump which should be thoroughly investigated.Panreatitis or inflammation of pancreas maybe cause of pain. Doctors test for two sets of functions of pancreas, viz,.-insulin secreting cells and blood sugar as pancreas controls blood sugar levels, and secondly-pancreatic enzymes like amylase which helps in digestion.Depending on the structural involvement either of these or both functions may be affected.Next there are tumor markers to confirm for benign or malignant growths.Also, There may be small stone lodged in pancreatic duct which opens in duodenum and obstruction to outflow of pancreatic enzymes, this is confirmed by ERCP test on endoscopy.I may suggest you to have a thorough consultation with a gastroenterologist with complete set of investigations and ,naturally, treatment as required
best wishes
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