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What Causes Abdomen Pain And Pancreatitis Post A Bariatric Surgery?
Question: I had. Bariatric surgery the rous n y procedure in November and now have severe discomfort and pain in my abdomen. Is pancreatitis a common complication of this procedure?
Brief Answer:
Yes pancreatitis is possibility
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Abdominal pain is common sequelae of bariatric surgery. Pancreatitis is common too but that needs confirmation first by serum amylase and lipase assessment. Apart from it , gallbladder stones, acid reflux and dumping syndrome may present this way of abdominal discomfort and should be evaluated.
Talk to your doctor and let them sort it out for you. Treatment is conservative and pain management. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Yes pancreatitis is possibility
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Abdominal pain is common sequelae of bariatric surgery. Pancreatitis is common too but that needs confirmation first by serum amylase and lipase assessment. Apart from it , gallbladder stones, acid reflux and dumping syndrome may present this way of abdominal discomfort and should be evaluated.
Talk to your doctor and let them sort it out for you. Treatment is conservative and pain management. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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