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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Abdominal Pain And Pancreatitis
Question: Hi, my sister has been having abdominal pain for several months and recently had a CT scan that showed she had atrophy of the head of the pancreas and mild pancreatitis. She is 63, not diabetic, doesn't drink or smoke, and is mildly over weight.
What is the treatment and prognosis for this disease process?
What is the treatment and prognosis for this disease process?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Prognosis is good and this in general doesn't reduce life time and doesnt cause significant difficulties in life as long as there is no acute necrotic pancreatitis or malignant tumor. atrophy and mild pancreatitis should not affect insulin secretion so diabetes should not be concern. However,certain digestion problem may occur such as weight loss,diarrhea or intolerance to certain food but in severe cases it can be treated with external pancreatic enzyme intake such as Kreon. It is important at this point to have frequent ultrasound follow-ups every few months to detect possible pseudocyst formation. But in every case, this is not threatening condition. Wish you good health. Regards
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Prognosis is good and this in general doesn't reduce life time and doesnt cause significant difficulties in life as long as there is no acute necrotic pancreatitis or malignant tumor. atrophy and mild pancreatitis should not affect insulin secretion so diabetes should not be concern. However,certain digestion problem may occur such as weight loss,diarrhea or intolerance to certain food but in severe cases it can be treated with external pancreatic enzyme intake such as Kreon. It is important at this point to have frequent ultrasound follow-ups every few months to detect possible pseudocyst formation. But in every case, this is not threatening condition. Wish you good health. Regards
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