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Suggest Treatment For Benign Pancreatic Tumor

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2015

Question: Good morning Dr XXXXXXX xxxxxxx.I want to know to what extent a person can lively normal life with pancreas resection?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide additional info.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

I can guide you better if you provide additional info

1.The indication for pancreatic resection.?
2.Any associated liver or gut medical /surgical abnormalities.?
3.Duration of diabetes?

I can guide you better, once I receive the answers.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (23 hours later)

Hello, Dr, I had pancreatic benign tumor.No other abnormalities.
Diabets since 4 years

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Near normal survival rate

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can understand your concern.

In the presence of the benign tumor, the overall survival is not hampered and stays good with 10-year survival rate.

Many individuals with go well past 70-75 years with minimal complications.

Few individuals may need insulin supplementation for prolonged periods.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (11 minutes later)

thank you DR, I am happy with your instant response, is ther a chance of tumor again coming?any tests are needed

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Risk of recurrence is extremely unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Sir.

The risk of recurrence is extremely low.

For a better assessment, you can get a yearly CT abdomen or a PET scan.

These tests are excellent tools for tumor detection.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (4 minutes later)

sometimes i have loose stools even with a good diet.are they any measures to control it.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pancreatic enzyme supplements will help

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I understand your concern.

Loose stools are a common occurrence in the pancreatic resection.

This could be due to enzyme deficiency.

Pancreatic enzyme supplements like Zymex will help to overcome this problem to a great issue.Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe them to you.

Post your further queries if any.
thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 minutes later)

For diabetes, doctors prescribed sitagliptin and metformin?are they right drugs for my diabetes.?Thankful for your clarification

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
They are rightly prescribed drugs

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

These are rightly prescribed drugs for diabetes.

They help to release insulin.

They maintain good control of glucose.

Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar