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Problems With Pancreas. Prescribed Creon For Pancreas, Uloric For Gout. Family History Of Pancreatic Cancer. Advice?

My pancrrease may not be working up to what it should also have gout. What would be best to do ? I was at Dr last thur. and he prescribed
Creon for pancrease and Uloric for gout. what is best. I am 78 my Brother passed almost 2 years ago with cancer of pancreatic also a first cousin passed about 1 year ago. What can I look for or expect in the future.
Fri, 4 Oct 2013
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Welcome to HCM.
You have to be careful for it because you have strong family history.
Go for regular screening for condition of pancreas by measuring rbs, s.amylase,s.insulin,usg and even ct-scan abdomem.
Avoid any hard drinks if you have habit.Take more liquids and keep proper hydration.
Avoid heavy,oily,spicy diet.Take proper sleep and avoid stress.
You have to take intravenous hydration during severe episodes.
Keep watching for sugar level and ketoacidosis.
Go for regular follow up and keep in touch with your doctor.
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Problems With Pancreas. Prescribed Creon For Pancreas, Uloric For Gout. Family History Of Pancreatic Cancer. Advice?

Welcome to HCM. You have to be careful for it because you have strong family history. Go for regular screening for condition of pancreas by measuring rbs, s.amylase,s.insulin,usg and even ct-scan abdomem. Avoid any hard drinks if you have habit.Take more liquids and keep proper hydration. Avoid heavy,oily,spicy diet.Take proper sleep and avoid stress. You have to take intravenous hydration during severe episodes. Keep watching for sugar level and ketoacidosis. Go for regular follow up and keep in touch with your doctor.