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What Causes Diarrhea And Flatulence While On Creon?
I m taking creon 24000 units bet 3 and 4 pills with each meal. I am getting foul smelling stools, gas and diarrhea. I do have malabsortion. i had a splenectomy 2 years ago ... Complicated as my spleen was severely enlarged. During. Surgery pancreas was nicked and I developed a fistula and then a severe infection at the hospital... Pancreatic dr reviewed my Mri and said my pancreas healed well. I m not sure if I should be on creon. If I m taking the right dose? It doesn t seem to be helping digestion. What are your thoughts
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
Hello,
Consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated.
We have to rule out possible causes like gastroenteritis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated.
We have to rule out possible causes like gastroenteritis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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