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What Are Symptoms Of Pancreatitis?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Question: I really think i have pancreatitis. I have all the symptoms. It started with acute pain in my left upper abdomin and flank. Now its not that painful unless i eat something. I am able to keep down fluids but i am having yellow diarreah. My blood test came back normal as did my ultrasound. Is it possible to still have it? Should i go back to the drs? Ive been 3 times and they dont know what it was. 1 dr thought it was pancreatitus but my bloodwork and ultrasound came back negative. I also had very low blood pressure yesterday 100/55 and i normally have high blood pressure. I am on atenenol and spirolactade but i forgot to take it yesterday. Today my blood pressure is slightly elevated and i took my pills today. 138/95. Im not sure if this all goes together or not. Please let me know ehat you think it could be and if i should pursue this.
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Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
not pancreatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through the details you have provided.
As your blood work and ultrasound is normal this is not pancreatitis.
It is mos likely to be a viral infection causing acute gastroenteritis.
I would suggest you take omeprazole which would help you with the nausea and pain , take plenty of fluids.
You BP must have gone down because of dehydration from the diarrhoea.
Was a urine test done?
I not I would suggest a urine microscopy examination as urinary infection can cause flank pain and nausea
Hope this helps
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
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What Are Symptoms Of Pancreatitis?

Brief Answer: not pancreatitis Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through the details you have provided. As your blood work and ultrasound is normal this is not pancreatitis. It is mos likely to be a viral infection causing acute gastroenteritis. I would suggest you take omeprazole which would help you with the nausea and pain , take plenty of fluids. You BP must have gone down because of dehydration from the diarrhoea. Was a urine test done? I not I would suggest a urine microscopy examination as urinary infection can cause flank pain and nausea Hope this helps Do get back in case you have further queries Regards Dr Samir Patil