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What Is The Treatment For Pancreas Divisum?

Im currently 28 weeks pregnant and I was diagnosed in 2009 with pancreas divisum. I am only 19yrs old and keep hearing its rare for me to have pancreatitis. I keep having episodes even though I eat super healthy. I was wondering with me being pregnant if my baby could irrate my pancreas because I have been having some pains (about a 2, I have high pain tolerance). I also would like to know how long after I give birth do I need to have surgery on my pancreas, ERCP. I had an ERCP in 2009, they cut my duct open and placed a stent which I passed and thought I was going to be healed, but this past July a Dr said I would need to have the surgery done again. Need advice, please.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and i am pleased to assist you.

No, baby in the womb cannot irritate your pancreas.

Pancreas divisum most often remains without symptoms. if it causes recurrent pancreatitis which will manifest as abdominal pain, then it has to be treated.

ERCP and stenting which was done earlier is the treatment.

I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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What Is The Treatment For Pancreas Divisum?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and i am pleased to assist you. No, baby in the womb cannot irritate your pancreas. Pancreas divisum most often remains without symptoms. if it causes recurrent pancreatitis which will manifest as abdominal pain, then it has to be treated. ERCP and stenting which was done earlier is the treatment. I hope that answers your question. Regards, Dr.R.K.