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What Causes Pain On Right Side Of Abdomen While On Treatment For Pancreatitis?
Have had Gallbladder out in 1976. #weeks ago was in Hosp for x5 days with pancreatitis,due to stone caught in Pan duct. Acute pain I had was that I passed stone again. I have lost 15lbs and now left with mid to right sided pain all the time. Just near Xyphoid process MD says all labs are normal.I am trying to eat small low fat ,no sugar meals x5 day. I have never been sick before ,i know I am a little over weight. I was on no meds before this.I am active and always on the go. 64 yr female now retired. What should I do as I have a GI ,MD appt but not until Nov 4th. Thanks L.
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
hi.
noted cholecystectomy several years ago and recent history of pancreatitis presenting as abdominal pain. the location of pain from an inflammation/infection in your pancreas is usually located in the upper portion of your abdomen, epigastric with radiation to left or right side or back area. this is usually accompanied by elevated pancreatic enzymes. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or do a follow-up with your surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as ERCP?MRCP, ultrasound, liver function testing, bilirubins, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
noted cholecystectomy several years ago and recent history of pancreatitis presenting as abdominal pain. the location of pain from an inflammation/infection in your pancreas is usually located in the upper portion of your abdomen, epigastric with radiation to left or right side or back area. this is usually accompanied by elevated pancreatic enzymes. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or do a follow-up with your surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as ERCP?MRCP, ultrasound, liver function testing, bilirubins, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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