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Hi have a pancreas that has calcifications. I have lost a mother to pancreatic cancer and is very concerning. I m starting to have stomach discomfort w/ some bouts of nausea and diarrhea. Feeling concerned and having trouble getting answers as to why calcifications I am not a drinker at all...
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Well, this is indicating chronic pancreatitis which is caused either by alcohol consummation or biliary stones. In most cases, it can be regulated by medicines which include insuline supplements and enzymes for digestion.
Also, alcohol is forbidden in these cases and you should eat less fatty food, less sugar and more vegetables and boiled food. Also, avoid citotoxic medicines.
If there is no improvement then surgical therapy may be considered and include drainage procedures or pancreas resection. This is last option and you should consult your doctor about this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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What Do Calcifications In The Pancreas Indicate?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Well, this is indicating chronic pancreatitis which is caused either by alcohol consummation or biliary stones. In most cases, it can be regulated by medicines which include insuline supplements and enzymes for digestion. Also, alcohol is forbidden in these cases and you should eat less fatty food, less sugar and more vegetables and boiled food. Also, avoid citotoxic medicines. If there is no improvement then surgical therapy may be considered and include drainage procedures or pancreas resection. This is last option and you should consult your doctor about this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein