
What Does My CT Scan Report Indicate?

this CT said that the pancreas calcification was an issue.... Mom is ok now... Still some diarrhea...should She press fir another test ? What does the pancreas language mean ??
chronic pancreatitis is a cause of chronic (malabsorption ) diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
hi.
thanks for posting your query at HCM.
i read patient history and noticed CT findings.
Pancreas is an important organ that carries various function. One pf its function is to secrete digestive enzymes that aid in breakdown of food for better absorption function.
Calcification in any organ usually represents "chronic" problems. The patient might have developed pancreatitis previously which may have went un-noticed.
Chronic alcoholism and/or a history of Gall stones are common causes for chronic pancreatitis.
in chronic pancreatitis, pancreas can NOT synthesize the enzymes necessary for food digestion. therefore, food is not broken down properly and diarrhea results.
as per now, if patient still suffers from episodes of diarrhea and if fat content is visible in stool ( fat greasy stool- "steatorrhea"), then its a sign of malabsorption diarrhea.
patient may need to have a stool test and may be needing pancreatic enzymes if the stool test confirms malabsorption diarrhea.
if the diarrhea is NOT greasy, and no fat content , then COLONOSCOPY is recommended. Visit treating gastroenterologist.
hope to answer your concern.
further questions are welcomed.
regards
Dr Tayyab Malik


Further evaluation and consultation is advised
Detailed Answer:
hi.
thanks for getting back to me.
yes, definitely i would recommend you to visit treating physician along with the CT scan reports. Chronic pancreatitis is a cause of chronic diarrhea too.
the cause maybe ruled out by carrying some blood tests and/or stool test.
Hope to answer your concern.
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Wish you good and sound health.
Regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik

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