Pancreatitis from gallstones
Common Questions and Answers about Pancreatitis from gallstones
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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.
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.
During the last episode I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with pancreatitis and they found gallstones. The gastroenterologists on staff unanimously recommended removal of the gallbladder.
In reviewing a number of PubMed articles it appears that an alternative might be Gallstone dissolution therapy using Ursodiol. The Physicians at the hospital could/would not tell me the size of the gallstones, nor did they know whether they were cholesterol based.
Some cases of chronic pancreatitis are triggered by gallstones, but up to 60% stem from alcohol consumption." (webmd.com)
I think you need to see your doctor about this. Workout hard at the gym should help your cardiovascular health, but won't touch this issue imo.
Can a person develop chronic pancreatitis after having acute pancreatitis that resulted from having an ERCP? I have developed abdominal pain that radiates to my side and back that is relieved when I lean forward and worsens when I lean back. No nausea or vomiting, no fever. Should I follow up with my doctor? I had the acute pancreatitis around 2004. Thanks for your response.
Hi I have had gallstones simce feb 2012 but was pregnant so couldnt have anything done. Had my c sec august then in sept saw my consultant with keyhole surgery to remove gallbladder around may june 2013. In nov 2012 I wemt to aand e by ambulance after beimg in pain for 6 days a stone went to my pancreas giving me acuute pancreatitis 5 days on iv sent home and told id have surgery asap. Now 11 weeks later still waiting phone everyday and still waiting for a spot for my surgery.
Ca 19-9 can also be elevated in conditions like gallstones, cirrhosis, pancreatitis and cholecystitis.Other tests used for diagnosing pancreatic cancer are CT scan/MRI, ERCP and percutaneous needle biopsy. Any test result has to be correlated clinically. If you are still in doubt get your doubts clarified after consulting your doctor. Hope it helps.
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I have been getting discomfort in the middle of my stomach which it radiates under my both wing bones. It last around 3 to 4 hrs and leaves spontaneously without feeling sick. I had an ultrasound and my doctors aid everything is fine, there were small gallstones and don't worry. Also there was some fat around the liver. He says don't worry, but I am worries. It doesn't always happen, eery so often like around 6 weeks. Wha is causing it.
At first, most gallstones do not cause symptoms. However, when gallstones become larger, or when they begin obstructing bile ducts, symptoms or "attacks" begin to occur. Attacks of gallstones usually occur after a fatty meal and at night. The following are the most common symptoms of gallstones. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently.
Having high pancreas enzymes means you have pancreatitis.....an inflammation of the pancreas which is usually caused by gallstones or by drinking too much alcohol.
The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine. These enzymes help digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in food. Normally, digestive enzymes do not become active until they reach the small intestine, where they begin digesting food.
Surgery may treat some forms of pancreatitis. When another condition causes pancreatitis, such as gallstones, a doctor must also address that issue.
Gallstones can block the bilary duct and cause bile to back up to the liver which can cause jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin), which is an emergency situation. Additionally gallstones can travel farther down from the gall bladder to the cystic artery (where the digestive juices from the pancreas and the digestive juices from the gall bladder meet, which can cause pancreatitis and this is also a emergency situation.
having gallstone attacks for almost 3 years, will the gallstones affect my hep c readings, or liver
The most common causes of pancreatitis are gallstones and heavy alcohol use. Other less common causes include medications, metabolic disorders (hypertriglyceridemia and/or hypercalcemia), infection, trauma, surgery/procedures (ERCP), autoimmune disorders, and anatomic variants (pancreas divisum). Sometimes, a cause for pancreatitis is never found.
At the time, the doctors were checking me for diabetes because I guess those things are related. Generally Pancreatitis is caused by gallstones or excessive drinking. I am not an excessive drinker and by then my gallbladder had been removed. I just went for a follow-up this afternoon and now my doc wants to check my Thyroid. So, I guess all of that stuff can be related.
gallbladder is physiologically distended with mutiple anechoric and shadowing subcentimeter gallstones. also 3 to 4 mm polyp . no gallbladder wall thickening or pericholecystic fluid . this was found thru ulltrasound before having a colonoscopy i have no syptoms or problems related to the gallbladder. my gastroligist left it at that. my md is referring me to a surgeon. my gastrologist said to call if any problems. prefer not having any surgery if not necessary.
I have an ultrasound which showed multiple gallstones with the largest measures 8 mm, I went to my Gastroenterologist, she advised for surgery. I have no symptoms except for slight pain at the Upper quadrant of my abdomen. I am 45 years old, male, diabetic and hypertensive, presently I am on strict no fat diet and almost the pain is gone. I am hesitant to do the surgery, I read some cleansing juice using apple juice,olive oil etc. Does it work? any medication that be dissolve this stone?
Ultrasound came back normal...no gallstones. What could be wrong...still having pain/discomfort on right side under ribs.... I also have pain on left side but was advised this was from the Gastritis I was diagnosed with earlier this year....
Need some help....
could this be food allergies....diet related???
Ask what is happening and is this from gallstones and do you have pancreatitis and if so, what can you do and what can you expect. http://www.ddc.musc.edu/public/problems/diseases/pancreas/pancreatitisChronic.cfm
I hope this finds you already seen by your endocrinologist and feeling better.
Stop the insanity!
Gallbladder "flushes" are modern day snake oil. Multiple websites tell you that you can merely wash out the gallstones and life will be beautiful. These people are exposing countless people to the most dangerous complications of gallbladde disease and perpetuating a lie. These flushes typically combine some ingested oil along with an acidic liquid such as lemon juice.
not a doctor...wild guess but that could mean some problem with pancrease..if you drink i'd quit right away, or if you've been taking large amouts of tylenol or aprine of some kind i'd take a break from that. Something for sure to check into. Might be having relflux of some kind from pancrease enzymes or gastric reflux...
a very bored matthew googled this...
Door, autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is an unusual form of pancreatitis that has only recently been recognized as a distinct disorder. AIP is an unusual form of chronic pancreatitis. The immune system mistakenly attacks healthy pancreas tissue, causing inflammation and hardening. Symptoms closely mimic pancreatic cancer (pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma), but the disease process is different. It can be a multisystem disorder in which the disease can affect other parts of the body.
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