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is there a support group 4 people w/chronic pancreatitis?
here is the DailyStrength group you can visit www.dailystrength.org/c/Pancreatitis/support-group
Can Acute Chemical Pancreatitis such as that brought on post surgery ever lead to Chronic Pancreatitis?
It could but probably would not. Acute pancreatitis is usually temporary due to alcohol, drugs, ect. Things that can be changed or eliminated entirely. Chronic pancreatitis is caused by other things. Gallstones, problems with the pancreas itself, ect. But with either type of pancreatitis diet plays a big part. People that suffer from chronic pancreatitis learn very quickly what can be tolerated and what cannot. And either kind of pancreatitis can be deadly, and is extremely painful.
What food do you have to avoid if you have acute pancreatitis?
Your doctor will give you an extensive list of foods to avoid with acute pancreatitis. There will be many foods that will not sit well with you.
Is pancreatitis communicable?
No, pancreatitis is a non-communicable condition. Pancreatitis, literally inflammation (or infection) of the pancreas, occurs most commonly from alcoholism or complications from gall stones (though there are many other ways to develop it). It is by no means contagious.
Can pancreatitis cause lethargy?
Pancreatitis in cats may cause lethargy.
What is lung pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis literally means "Inflammation of the Pancreas". Your lungs and pancreas are not part of the same system so lung pancreatitis doesn't exist.
Is jaundice normal with pancreatitis?
Jaundice is a condition that can occur in severe cases of Pancreatitis. Most often, jaundice occurs in patients who have contracted pancreatitis due to alcohol abuse.
Can you eat tuna with pancreatitis?
well i have pancreatitis too but too bad no you cant sorry pal
Is pancreatitis painful?
Yes, the pancreas is inflamed and often times infected during pancreatitis making it a painful condition. IV or oral pain medication is often paired with the treatment of pancreatitis.
What is the condition known as chronic pancreatitis?
Chronic pancreatitis--or continuing inflammation of the pancreas that results in permanent damage to this organ--can develop from long-standing, recurring episodes of acute (periodic) pancreatitis.
Have Pancreatitis and Doctor has put me on a low fat diet .How many grams would you recommend?
Low fat diet typically means 50 grams of fat and lower a day depending on your tolerance and your pancreatitis case.
Can amoxicillin trigger Pancreatitis?
no
