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What Causes Recurring Chronic Pancreatitis Inspite Of Stent Placements?

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Posted on Wed, 7 May 2014
Question: I have suffered from chronic pancreatitis since 2009 if it keeps reoccurring even after ERCP and stent placements and they claim it's hereditary what can I do to prevent constant pain and flair ups seems I get it at least once a month the pain barely fully leave though and the nausea is annoying also
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (3 hours later)
Brief answer....There is no specific treatment except lifestyle changes Detailed answer... Hello, Thanks for the query. I really feel very sorry for the continuous problem being faced by you but the fact is that after getting the ERCP and getting stents placed,not much further specific treatment can be offered except lifestyle management. Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where pancreas becomes permanently damaged due to inflammation and the most common symptoms are repeated episodes of pain and nausea. Although the most common cause is abuse of alcohol,however in few cases it can be due to smoking,autoimmune problem or inherited genetic mutation. In most of the cases of chronic pancreatitis there is no specific treatment to reduce the inflammation and continuous damage of pancreas and therefore treatment consists of lifestyle changes and medications to relieve the pain,however this pain may be difficult to treat and nance can seriously affect the quality of life. Lifestyle changes include... Quitting alcohol and smoking completely  Eating low fat diet Drinking plenty of fluids Eating small and frequent meals Limiting caffeine Taking multivitamins and calcium  Taking pain medications Sometimes surgical nerve block can be done to get rid of chronic pain. I know you must be quite aware of what I have mentioned above,but the fact is that at the moment nothing more can be offered. I wish you that you are able to come out of this problem with courage and adopting proper lifestyle changes. Best of luck Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (24 hours later)
So the inflammation is constantly damaging my pancreas and if I have it because genetic mutation why didn't I experienced problems with it till I was 19 years old??? what's going to be some problems for me possibly in the near future if this inflammation damages the pancreas I can change my lifestyle habits food wise but I don't drink or smoke ever
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (5 hours later)
Hello, An acute episode triggers the attack. Future complications which can occur include... Repeated attacks of acute pancreatitis resulting in more damage to pancreas Weightloss inspite of good nutrition Collection of fluid in abdomen called as ASCITIS. Collection of fluid in pancreas resulting in pseudo cyst of pancreas.This may develop into abscess also. Developing of blood clot in vessels Increased chances of pancreatic cancer. carry on with your lifestyle changes. Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Recurring Chronic Pancreatitis Inspite Of Stent Placements?

Brief answer....There is no specific treatment except lifestyle changes Detailed answer... Hello, Thanks for the query. I really feel very sorry for the continuous problem being faced by you but the fact is that after getting the ERCP and getting stents placed,not much further specific treatment can be offered except lifestyle management. Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where pancreas becomes permanently damaged due to inflammation and the most common symptoms are repeated episodes of pain and nausea. Although the most common cause is abuse of alcohol,however in few cases it can be due to smoking,autoimmune problem or inherited genetic mutation. In most of the cases of chronic pancreatitis there is no specific treatment to reduce the inflammation and continuous damage of pancreas and therefore treatment consists of lifestyle changes and medications to relieve the pain,however this pain may be difficult to treat and nance can seriously affect the quality of life. Lifestyle changes include... Quitting alcohol and smoking completely  Eating low fat diet Drinking plenty of fluids Eating small and frequent meals Limiting caffeine Taking multivitamins and calcium  Taking pain medications Sometimes surgical nerve block can be done to get rid of chronic pain. I know you must be quite aware of what I have mentioned above,but the fact is that at the moment nothing more can be offered. I wish you that you are able to come out of this problem with courage and adopting proper lifestyle changes. Best of luck Thanks