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Does A Malformed Pancreas Cause Diarrhea?
Question: I have a malformed pancreas, I would like to know if this could be the cause of sudden explosive diarrhea?
Brief Answer:
Should evaluate the pancreatic enzymes first...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
You are reporting to have a malformed pancreas. At this point, I'd like to have your blood tests results and other tests you did in order to evaluate :
- at what extent the function of your pancreas has been damaged due to malformation.
- and if other organs like liver/gallbladder are also affected
- I need to have your malabsorption tests done for proper analysis and management.
If the malformation of the pancreas has also impaired its function, then, pancreatic enzymes might not be :
- secreted or
- functioning
properly, leading to diarrhea. If this is your case, then, should take pancreatic enzymes according to your lab results.
Looking forward to have the requested lab reports in!
Dr.Albana
Should evaluate the pancreatic enzymes first...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
You are reporting to have a malformed pancreas. At this point, I'd like to have your blood tests results and other tests you did in order to evaluate :
- at what extent the function of your pancreas has been damaged due to malformation.
- and if other organs like liver/gallbladder are also affected
- I need to have your malabsorption tests done for proper analysis and management.
If the malformation of the pancreas has also impaired its function, then, pancreatic enzymes might not be :
- secreted or
- functioning
properly, leading to diarrhea. If this is your case, then, should take pancreatic enzymes according to your lab results.
Looking forward to have the requested lab reports in!
Dr.Albana
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