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Pain In Left Upper Abdomen, Back And Sternum, Diarrhea. Suffering From Acute Pancreatitis. Remedy?
I have acute pancreatitis and have not drank in over 6 months because of that reason. For the last week I have had the same pain in my left upper abdomen an in my back as well, its goes away sometimes and then comes back. the pain under my sternum is shape and radiant at times. I am eating but it hurts when I do and within minutes I feel the need to use the restroom. Also I am having Diarrhea. Is this a flare up?
Tue, 30 Jul 2013
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The symptoms which you have described are typically seen in patients suffering from pancreatitis.
1. For pain relief either pain killers or nerve blocks will help.
2. For loose motions, you need to take pancreatic enzyme extracts.
3. Keep a watch over your blood sugars. Quite a few patients develop diabetes.
Periodically get a USG of abdomen done to look for resolution of pancreatic inflammation.
Regards
Thanks for writing in.
The symptoms which you have described are typically seen in patients suffering from pancreatitis.
1. For pain relief either pain killers or nerve blocks will help.
2. For loose motions, you need to take pancreatic enzyme extracts.
3. Keep a watch over your blood sugars. Quite a few patients develop diabetes.
Periodically get a USG of abdomen done to look for resolution of pancreatic inflammation.
Regards
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Hi ! It could be a food poisoning if you have eaten from outside. Otherwise, it may be an attack of chronic pancreatitis, where there is periods of remission followed by periods of exaggeration of the symptoms. You are suggested to get yourself reviewed by your family physician, who may advise you some routine blood check ups like CBC, and stool test, apart from some specialized tests like an ultrasound or a CT scan to know the status of the pancreas and manage accordingly. Wishing you an early recovery and I also wish that you do not revert to alcohol, as at the present stage and future, it is a poison for you.
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