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Suggest Treatment For Pancreatic Insufficiency

Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2015

Question: I have been diagnosed with pancreatic insufficiency. All tests have ruled out any serious conditions. I am taking Creon 36,000 three times a day with meals. My only symptom consisted of bloating after meals. Have been taking med for 6 weeks
with no improvement. Should something else be considered? Tests included endoscopy, colonoscopy, ultrasounds, CT scan with and without contrast. .

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Are you a diabetic?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 days later)

No I am not diabetic.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probable gastroparesis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.
The bloating after meals symptom could be due to gastroparesis.
A gastric emptying scan may be done to confrim it.
You will get benefited with prokinetic medications like Reglan , Levosulpiride etc.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar