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Is Pus In The Liver Of A Pancreatitis Patient A Serious Condition?
A pancreatitis patient has puss in the liver. Surgery is done on 6 May and drainage 10 days after that. Is this condition serious? There is weight loss due to pancreatitis, first acute attack in Jan 2015 which then became chronic. The current weight of this male patient is 47 kilos. The weight was 65 kg before the attack. Please guide. Bharati from India
Mon, 23 Dec 2019
Hello,
Pus in the pancreas needs urgent medical aid & treatment. A pancreatic abscess left untreated may cause infection & sepsis. It is treatable, dead tissue needs to be removed.
Acute pancreatitis needs treatment by intravenous fluids, painkillers, antivirals/ antibiotics & rest.
Neglect may result in serious life-threatening conditions. Avoid smoking, alcohol & addictions if any. Maintain a healthy weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Pus in the pancreas needs urgent medical aid & treatment. A pancreatic abscess left untreated may cause infection & sepsis. It is treatable, dead tissue needs to be removed.
Acute pancreatitis needs treatment by intravenous fluids, painkillers, antivirals/ antibiotics & rest.
Neglect may result in serious life-threatening conditions. Avoid smoking, alcohol & addictions if any. Maintain a healthy weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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