How long does a person usually live after getting pancreatitis?

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This person is over 40 and developed it shortly after being hit by a car, she used to eat salty and fattening foods but has had to cut back on them a lot, she's been hospitalized at least twice, one of those times being a close call. If she has a bumpy car ride, her pancreas hurts.
Pancreatitis is awful in the sense that it is extremely painful, but with the proper medical care it is definitely not fatal. She may want to look into why she is getting pancreatitis because there are many causes that are actually curable.  (+ info)

Can a 64 year old women be more effected by pancreatitis?

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Can she get injuries then any other person can that is younger then her or it is about the same. But she has heart diease too, she has bad kidneies.
Pancreatitis is extremely painful, no matter your age. It would affect anyone badly.   (+ info)

How long does fever last with pancreatitis?

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Have any of you ever had this and how long did your fever last?
Fever is variable with pancreatitis. However it is a very inflaming disease (something about digesting yourself from the inside). The fever CAN last for the duration of the pancreatitis.  (+ info)

How can i prevent from my dog on getting pancreatitis?

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He is hospitilized for 2 days for pancreatiti. This is the second time he is hospitilized
Very carefully follow your vet's recommended diet. If no diet was suggested, use a easily digestible diet like a lamb and rice or chicken and rice diet and always go slowly when switching the diet. Do not give any table scrapes and be careful with treats. If you dog gets stressed out in certain situations, like when you leave or in the car, ask your vet for either an anti-anxiety or mild sedative to give to your dog. You can also use one of the plug in calming agents available in pet stores if your dog has separation anxiety. Stress can trigger a pancreatitis attack.  (+ info)

How can mumps leading to pancreatitis cause Type 1 diabetes?

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My Type 1 diabetes was caused by mumps
To make it simple.
The pancreas produces insulin.
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreatic inflammation is so severe that you could say that the pancreas autodestroys itself with all the enzymes it produces to digest food. This enzymes engorge the pancreas and destroy its specialized tissues. Because of this you loose pancreatic tissue with it's islets (special islets produce insulin) and therefore with no insulin you become diabetic type: insulin dependant.  (+ info)

My husband was hospitalised for acute pancreatitis about 7 weeks ago and told never to drink again?

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He used to drink heavily every night but gave up completely for 6 weeks after hospital. A week ago he started drinking again - about 7 beers a night and also a few spirits. What is going to happen health-wise?
My mother also has pancreatitis.

I would suggest letting him know that it's going to KILL HIM. Also, drinking every night is a very good sign of an alcoholic. That man is going to kill himself.

If my mom drinks at all without her pills (and sometimes even with them) she vomits violently and painfully for hours on end.  (+ info)

Does anyone on this site have or know of any1 with pancreatitis?

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I get it a lot and it is sooo painful. Any remedies?
I no longer have pancreatitis because my pancreas was removed. I suffered with pancreatitis for many years. There is help. There are no quick fixes with this disease. I am sure you are aware of the endoscopic procedures, and celiac plexus blocks. There is also surgical procedure available. The surgery is termed Total pancreatectomy with autologous islet cell transplant. Pancreatitis is terribly painful and most physicians don't understand.. the pain and or the reason why people have the disease . There is a common misconception that people who have pancreatitis are abusers of alcohol. I have found this to be not true. Over the years I have met many fine people with this disease, most have suffered terribly. There are yahoo support groups that deal with this topic, and many fine people who are looking for support and to be of support to someone else. I encourage you to learn all that you can about this disease process. Continuously attempt to find a physician that understands, keeping in mind that they may not be located in your town, or state.
Here is information regarding the surgery I spoke of
http://www.surg.umn.edu/diabinst/treatmentspancreatitis/pancreatectomy.html
My roommate at the time of my surgery did not receive an islet cell transplant, she opted to just have an insulin pump. You are not alone, most physicians don't know this surgery exists. Most people don't know that you can live without a pancreas.I hope this helped.  (+ info)

How common is it to remove "normal" appearing gallbladder to treat pancreatitis?

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All of my gallbladder studies came back normal, but my pancreas is always inflammed, not a drinker. I've been asked that a hundred, but I guess they finally ruled that out. I am scheduled for gallbladder surgery, but the surgeon say he or the antheslogist will not touch me until I get clearance from my heart doctor. I have aortic insufficency in addition all of the valves in my heart regurgate. What would be the concern for the doctors in regards to my heart, before they will perform the surgery?
Aortic insufficiency (AI), also known as aortic regurgitation (AR), is the leaking of the aortic valve of the heart that causes blood to flow in the reverse direction during ventricular diastole, from the aorta into the left ventricle. The aortic valve separates the left ventricle of the heart (the heart's largest pumping chamber) from the aorta, the large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood out of the left ventricle to the rest of the body. In aortic valve insufficiency, the aortic valve becomes leaky
causing blood to flow backwards into the left ventricle. Aortic valve insufficiency occurs when this valve cannot properly close after blood that is leaving the heart's left ventricle enters the aorta. With each contraction of the heart more and more blood flows back into the left ventricle, causing the ventricle to become overfilled. This larger-than-normal amount of blood that collects in the left ventricle puts pressure on the walls of the heart, causing the heart muscle to increase in thickness (hypertrophy). If this thickening continues, the heart can be permanently damaged. Aortic valve insufficiency is also know as aortic valve regurgitation because of the abnormal reversed flow of blood leaking through the poorly functioning valve. The concern in this case with regard to gall bladder surgery is if there is a danger that your heart might malfunction during anaesthesia, when immediate intervention would be required, and this situation could compromise your life. With surgery to correct the condition of A.I. preparation is made to deal with this factor by virtue of the operation itself.

The doctor will have enquired about your consumption of alcohol because alcohol is one of the causes of pancreatitis in both it’s acute and chronic stage. Another factor is the gall bladder which may contain stones / a stone, or there may be stones in the duct. The pancreas serves two distinct but equally vital functions. It produces digestive juices and enzymes that help break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats in your small intestine. It also secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon, which regulate the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose). It is possible to live comfortably without a gall bladder, and also without a pancreas, but it is more needful to have a pancreas. A person without a pancreas will be diabetic and will have to take insulin. That’s because the pancreas is the organ that makes insulin. Patients without a pancreas or with a badly damaged pancreas often have diabetes that is hard to control. Sometimes, if it is necessary to remove someone’s pancreas, surgeons try to leave just a little behind to help control or prevent diabetes. In addition, individuals without a pancreas have to take pills to help them digest their food because they no longer have a pancreas to make enzymes necessary for digestion. These pills have to be taken with all meals and snacks. Without the pills, people with pancreas problems can develop diabetes and weight loss. Therefore, if there is a possibility that your gallbladder is a contributing factor in your pancreatitis, then the obvious option is to remove it.
Hope this helps
Matador 89  (+ info)

My husband has Chronic Pancreatitis and is going to have a blood test CA 19-9. What are they looking for?

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He hasn't been able to sleep for quite sometime and tends to sleep during the day. I'm really upset and emotional.
The CA 19-9 will give them a baseline for what's going on in the pancreas. It is NOT a definiteive test for pancreatic cancer. I assume he has already had an endoscopy, ultrasound, CT or PET scan? They want to rule out pancreatic cancer.

Good luck & hang in there.  (+ info)

Would pancreatitis cause pain in the right upper quadrant, in a line underneath the ribs?

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As in "my right", cronic pain for 10 days (so far) in my right upper quadrant, just under the ribs. Not unbearable, but totally steady, annoying, constant. I'm only 32.
And please don't tell me to see my doctor. If I had health insurance I would have by now.

BTW when I say "underneath" I mean "below" the bottom rib. Thanks.
Pancreatitis causes terrible pain. The pain can be manifest in many ways. Chest pain, pain in the middle of the upper abdomen, rt or lt sided abdominal pain, radiating straight through to the back. Pain in the back above the shoulder blades rt or lt sided. Pain in the neck and shoulders. Pain below the rib cage and or above.
Age has absolutely nothing to do with pancreas pain, I have met parents of babies with pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis can have many causes. It is possible to have a stone trapped in your common bile duct, not allowing the liver to drain and preventing digestive enzymes and juices from getting into small intestine. This can be a medical emergency, so seeing a physician could be life saving. If you have chronic pancreatitis you might want to see about some type of medical coverage through medicaid. I have never met anyone with chronic pancreatitis spontaneously get over this disease process. Good luck to you  (+ info)

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