Pancreatitis vs gallbladder

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Avatar f tn In pancreatitis both lipase and amylase are usually elevated. Other tests (CT, MRI) are needed to confirm pancreatitis. But elevated lipase doesn't mean you have pancreatitis. Or, lipase level doesn't necessary correlate with severity of inflammation. ERCP was probably suggested because a small stone, either from gallbladder or pancreas can block pancrteatic duct - what results in pancreatitis. There's another, noninvasive investigation - MRCP, which could be done instead of ERCP.
Avatar f tn My thought on a treatment plan is to try Gallstone dissolution therapy for a year or until another bout of abdominal pain. If a pain episode occurs, make sure it is pancreatitis and schedule gallbladder surgery. If I have no episodes after a year, schedule an MRCP to see if the stones still exist. My questions; 1) How can I find a Gastroenterologist who has experience with this therapy? 2) How harmful would another bout of Pancreatitis be?
Avatar n tn CalGal, I don't think manometry of the common bile duct was done. And yes, she has her gallbladder. The MD at Shands did not recommend an ERCP procedure to correct the divisum because there were no assurances that the benefits would be greater than the risk of the surgery. Last night a "fellow" from Shands called to explain the CT finding that there was no pancreas body or tail.
Avatar n tn I have read that gallbladder surgery is dangerous in the presence of pancreatitis and that the pancreatitis can also cause gallbladder disease or vice versa. Anyone had similar question?
Avatar m tn t cause the pancreatitis but the pancreatitis DID damage the gallbladder. Hmm...
Avatar n tn David, is there is any tie-in between your having pancreatitis and any gallbladder malfunctioning? If there is, and if the gallbladder issue isn't cleared up, the pancreatitis could reoccur. Also, make sure the pancreatitis is not due to an autoimmune issue. If it is, it needs to be treated 'differently.
Avatar m tn been suffering from pancreatitis and doctors thinking my gallbladder may be messed up....How common is it to have had a normal HIDA scan with no apparent stones?
Avatar n tn I have had terrible pain in my front right & left ribs & in my sides that wraps about midways in my back somethime under both shoulderblades on both sides for the last 2 years after eating with weight loss that has leveled off some. I have had one mild elevation of Amylase around 135 at the beggining of 2006. I had high triglycerides which are now normal.I have had continual elevations of Lipase around 320 throughout the last 2 years.
Avatar f tn Okay, I was wondering because a friend of mine has shown symptoms of hyperthyroidism, after I had done some research, and I plan on urging them to get this checked out. I also know that this person's father has pancreatitis. I read that thyroid disorders can be hereditary. Do you think that this has anything to do with the possible hyperthyroidism, the association between pancreatitis and thyroid disorders? I can't find much about it. And are thyroid disorders linked with diabetes?
Avatar f tn My husband had pancreatitis in October. He apparently had gallstones blocking the bile duct. The gallstones did not cause him any pain, but the blockage to the pancreas was the problem. He had his gallbladder removed, as they believed it would reoccur.
750120 tn?1252455030 Howdy, A brand new surprise happened to me last Wednesday night. My stomach started hurting with a main focal point at a point over where my gallbladder lives. Over a short 30-minute period it began to hurt worse than any pain I remember except perhaps when I had to have back surgery about 22-years ago. It turned on full blast and I writhed in pain without the ability to get into any body position that provided relief and wasn't showing any inclination to go away.
Avatar f tn Could this be due to chronic pancreatitis or the sludge in my gallbladder? I should also mention that my blood sugar has been slightly high for the last few years too. It's been 100-110 at fasting. I am overweight though and I thought that's what was causing it. I'm following up with a specialist but I would appreciate your help as I'm very anxious about all of this.
Avatar n tn Discharging a patient after a bout of gallstone pancreatitis without removing the gallbladder first is certainly not standard. I assume that you are under some socialized system of medicine. I would heve planned to have it out within a week of being seen in September. The delay allowed for a serious complication. Pancreatitis is, perhaps, the most lethal complication of gallbladder disease.
436191 tn?1256646306 Interview a number of them and see how many of their patients have developed post ERCP pancreatitis. When done in good hands, your risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis is very, very small. Good luck.
Avatar n tn Pain was getting worse and now had my gallbladder out. Now realize all along it has been my pancreas. Ended up in the ER with elevated amylase and lipase. I just recently had an MRCP and have some questions on the results. It showed mild intra and extrahepatic bile duct dilatation with some beading involving the biliary system of the left lobe of the patient's liver. No retained stones. Normal appearing pancreas.
Avatar n tn t really given much say in the matter, as the pancreatitis was a nasty attack and I was strongly advised to get my gallbladder out asap after it. It was a straightforward procedure, with no after effects. I can't really say I felt better, because apart from the pancreatitis incident, I never had any problems beforehand! I do sometimes suffer with the "dumping syndrome" which, whilst unpleasant, doesn't worry me too much as I believe it's normal.
Avatar f tn Do you still have your gallbladder? There's a link between a 'dicey' gallbladder and reflux and there's also a link to having had a gallbladder removed and having reflux subsequent to that. Have you been tested for autoimmune pancreatitis?
Avatar n tn I do not believe gallstones can develop suddenly from any reason. I believe it takes time for stones to form and grow to a size that causes problems. However, you may have had gallstones for a long time and your gallbladder might be extremely inflamed, and if you are injured in the abdomen over your gallbladder, I would imagine that there would be a chance that the weakened wall of the gallbladder could be ruptured by that impact.
Avatar n tn I have to agree with crambone. Did you have an ultrasound of your gallbladder when you were in the ER? Pain in the stomach and into the back, along with vomiting bile sounds like you are having a pancreatitis attack. If it's not your gallbladder, it could be that your bile duct is not draining properly. Many years ago I had the same problem. Gallbladder was normal and they ended up doing exploratory surgery. Bile duct was not draining and a sphincterotomy was done.
Avatar f tn When you've got elevated levels of pancreatic enzymes in your blood, it means that for whatever reason they're not being released into the duodenum as they should. Therefore, you're probably not digesting your food properly and putting undigested materials through your system could easily give you diarrhea and discomfort.
Avatar f tn Did the doc find the cause of the pancreatitis? Is there any history or problem with your gallbladder? Is there any possibility that you've got gallbladder sludge and that the sludge could be irritating the common bile duct? If your bowel habits have changed, yes you do need to check back with your doctor.
Avatar f tn s checked for autoimmune pancreatitis. In addition, you may want to inquire about the state of his gallbladder as in some cases gallbladder issues and pancreatic issues 'go together.' It's not unknown for a child to have GB problems.
Avatar m tn For the last few months I have had a constant gnawing achy feeling in the pit of my stomach. I have had labs for liver enzymes all normal, cholesterol all normal (trigs are 224 non fasting), all CMP labs within normal range. I had a complete abdominal ultrasound which was completely normal, (unable to view pancreas due to bowel gas). My doctor started me on kapidex which caused the symptoms to get worse. Dr says it's GERD, but it just constantly aches in the upper quadrants both of them.
1348686 tn?1310654243 The reason your doctor brought up pancreatitis is because the pancreas and the liver/ gallbladder share the same duct to dispense digestive juices into the small intestine. That's the common bile duct. If it gets filled up with sludge from the gallbladder, it can slow down the enzymes that empty from the pancreatic duct. If that's part of the problem (and it's common in gallbladder patients) the ducts can be flushed out via a procedure called an ERCP.
Avatar f tn Developed difficulty swallowing food (not the lump in throat you get with GERD) I had right side (under ribs) pain since july 2010. ER did an ultrasound. Huge gallstone in gallbladder. Had gallbladder removed. We are now it Nov 2010 - Right pain is still there. Dr suspects gastroparesis ... I take domeproridone 5mg to help with digestion but pain is still there. I still have difficulty swallowing. I am confused by these attacks because the feel the same as before gallbladder removal.
Avatar m tn In order to progress to chronic pancreatitis, you would have had a number of episodes of acute pancreatitis before that. The symptoms of pancreatitis are so miserable, you would have known you were experienicng 'something.' Elevations in pancreatic enzymes should be checked out. Probiotics are wonderful products. Many find they can help to bring bowel habit problems back into line, but they're no replacement for testing. H.