Pancreatitis
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Hi,
I am a 21 year old female living in Aus. I was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis four weeks ago. They are unsure what caused it as I do not drink alcohol, I had an ultrasound and a ct scan which nothing came up in both. I was in hospital for six days on a drip to flush it away and was then sent home. I still continued to have lower back pain and when I had certain foods I would either have stomach pain, vomit or be on the toilet. Today I have woken up with extreme neck and back pain, no appetite and a massive head ache. All day my upper stomach has been cramping and now I'm laying in bed with stabbing pains. My question is, do you think I have pancreatitis again? Should I go to the hospital or should I just see my gp tomorrow? Thank you 
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Sunnynov1 maddison56187
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If yes, visit him otherwise, consult a Gastro specialist.
It's better if you stop taking foods rich in fat. Opt for easily digestible and avoid alcohol and dairy products.
maddison56187 Sunnynov1
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I don't drink alcohol and I've been watching my diet really well since leaving. I haven't been eating gluten and I don't ever have diary either 😔
Sunnynov1 maddison56187
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Your Gastro would most probably give you Creon or its equivalent capsules to help your pancreas function normally. In addition you might be given a pain killer and vitamin tablets and a Pantodac capsule which must be taken on empty stomach.
Make sure, you get an appointment as early as possible.
My recommendation is stick to fruit juices until you visit your doctor. Go on a vegan and liquid diet. Fruits should include intake of a whole apple, pomegranate, papaya is must.
Spinach, Kale and Broccoli in addition to carrot beetroot is very much preferred. So, stick to this diet until you visit your doctor.
Thin meat or fish is fine to digest but only after you totally get cured with acute pancreatitis. Get clear of what you have.
Let me know ater you visit your doctor as well.
Nina55437 maddison56187
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Reefsider maddison56187
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Where are you in Aust?Â
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maddison56187 Reefsider
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Yeah my blood test levels come back and said pancreatitis. I'm in Adelaide
Reefsider maddison56187
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Hi again Maddison, I'm in Melbourne. When I read your first post I got the impression that you don't fully understand what pancreatitis is when you said they 'flushed it out', it can't be flushed away unfortunately. The treatment is not a cure necessarily.
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. It can have severe complications despite treatment sometimes so you must always seek immediate medical attention, at your local ER. Going to your GP wastes time and you'll be referred to the hospital anyway.
Mild cases are often successfully treated with IV fluids and fasting although severe cases may require more intense intervention. Complications can occur quickly so don't delay going to hospital and tell them you have Acute Pancreatitis.
The pancreas is supposed to produce digestive enzymes and hormones which regulate how the body processes glucose and digests food.
You should ask your GP to refer you to a gastroenterologist who specialises in the pancreas. I don't know anyone in Adelaide, if you were here it would be a different matter.
Maddison this can be very serious, you are very young for this and it's important that you follow the protocols to try to prevent further attacks. Low fat diet, no alcohol or cigarettes ever, take digestive enzymes (Creon) whenever you eat, keep hydrated (just normal amount of fluids), don't stress or learn to manage your stress. Keep in touch and good luck with this. Reef