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Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Chronic Pancreatitis

hi i suffer from cronic pancreas since i was 16 im now 29,, i had a bad attack of pain last week.ive had two nerve blocks 5 years ago is there anythin different tat can be done, the surgeon offered to remove the pancreas but its a major op and my pancreas is s damaged its now almost dead ..
Thu, 15 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Chronic pancreatitis pain management is a multi-modal approach.
• Proton pump inhibitors, centrally acting analgesic, pancreatic enzyme preparations, vitamins and minerals supplements
• Avoidance of alcohol, smoking
• Soft, light diet with more preference for liquids
• Avoid all non veg, spicy, dairy fat, high caloric items, junk foods, chilly
• Regular exercise, deep breathing exercises of abdomen, yoga
• Avoid stress, anxiety
• Control of blood sugar, cholesterol, BP, weight, enzyme levels
• Regular sound sleep of 7 to 8 hours
• Epidural analgesia in severe refractory cases

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Chronic Pancreatitis

Hello, Chronic pancreatitis pain management is a multi-modal approach. • Proton pump inhibitors, centrally acting analgesic, pancreatic enzyme preparations, vitamins and minerals supplements • Avoidance of alcohol, smoking • Soft, light diet with more preference for liquids • Avoid all non veg, spicy, dairy fat, high caloric items, junk foods, chilly • Regular exercise, deep breathing exercises of abdomen, yoga • Avoid stress, anxiety • Control of blood sugar, cholesterol, BP, weight, enzyme levels • Regular sound sleep of 7 to 8 hours • Epidural analgesia in severe refractory cases Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel