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Have Abdominal Pain, Vomiting. Got Atrophic Pancreas. Chances Of Recovery?
Hi my 15 year old daugher has been sick for over 7 weeks with abdominal pain. We have had various xray, CT Scan, Upper/Lower GI, Blood and Fecil tests. We are currently seeing a GI specialist at Childrens Hospital. The only thing I know is that all tests game back normal but she is still showing high levels on her Lactoferrin screen and she has an atrophic pancreas which the Dr believes to go along with skeletal dysplasia.
At on set 7 weeks ago she had sever lower abdominal pain and vomiting. The pain level was a 7 nearly all day mostly better in the evening for the first 4 weeks. Now the pain is like clock work... wakes her early in the am 5am or so and tends to be around a level 3 pain and lasts until early afternoon. Any ideas?
At on set 7 weeks ago she had sever lower abdominal pain and vomiting. The pain level was a 7 nearly all day mostly better in the evening for the first 4 weeks. Now the pain is like clock work... wakes her early in the am 5am or so and tends to be around a level 3 pain and lasts until early afternoon. Any ideas?
Thu, 28 Nov 2013
Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic.Thank you for the query.
It is not easy to predict such diseases but generally pancreatic function is not easily replaceable. This is rare condition in her age and the exact diagnosis should be established so that right treatment can be started. Pancreatic hormonal and secretiona function should be supported by medicines anad its function should be evaluated frequently. Wish you good health. Regards
It is not easy to predict such diseases but generally pancreatic function is not easily replaceable. This is rare condition in her age and the exact diagnosis should be established so that right treatment can be started. Pancreatic hormonal and secretiona function should be supported by medicines anad its function should be evaluated frequently. Wish you good health. Regards
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