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Alternative Treatment In Chronic Pancreatitis: The Non Drug Way! - PRLog (free press release)

The uninterrupted and proper function of the Sphincter of Oddi is indeed necessary when battling with chronic pancreatitis. The traditional medical treatment of acute pancreatitis in ICU is done with the narcotics for pain relief and also with ...

Height control restriction decision - Tribune

The decision of Punjab’s Local Government Department to relax height control restrictions in its municipal areas is set to intensify the war of words between the UT and Punjab, as the former has repeatedly objected to the colonisation to the north ...

Acute pancreatitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

^"Computed tomography versus Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score in predicting severity of acute pancreatitis: a prospective, comparative study with statistical ...

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The center specializes in surgical treatment of severe acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. Specialized operations and laparoscopic treatment is provided for pancreatic ...

Chronic pancreatitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing inflammation of the pancreas that alters its normal structure and functions. It can present as episodes of acute inflammation in a ...

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Resolved Question: Chronic Pancreatitis?

How does it differ from Acute pancreatitus? Is it fatal? Are the treatments? if so what are they? more

Resolved Question: Could my brother's symptoms be chronic pancreatitis?

Long story short...my brother is an alcoholic. He is living with my husband and I temporarily so I'm seeing firsthand his actions and the consequences. To sum it up, I know my brother was hospitalized shortly with acute pancreatitis last year...and from what I can gather from docs, his liver functions tests have come back very high ever since. He was told to stop drinking but never did. Back then, he suffered from pain in his stomach and had chronic nausea and vomiting. Now, however, he is having chronic nausea and vomiting several times a week but says he feels absolutely NO pain. I have read that as pancreatitis progresses, the pain can actually subside. Anyone have experience with this as being true? He refuses to go to a doc..although this evening I told him he must if he wants to stay with us for the time we agreed upon. I think he is finally willing to go now but it wouldn't surprise me if he bailed on that plan and moved out. By the way, I have pleaded with him to stop drinking and get some help but his denial is unbelievable. He actually spends a day vomiting and then goes right back to drinking the following day and actually WONDERS why he continues to vomit. THAT is how deeply in denial this man has fallen. Please share your knowledge and experience if you have it (regarding the pancreatitis with no pain symptoms). My husband, ironically, is recovering from a similar path in his life (with drinking) but is doing great currently so I feel like I've been there already once and really don't enjoy seeing someone else in my life go down the same road. Thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: Writing and Pronunciation?

Write a medical report describing the history, symptoms, and physical examination findings of a patient with pancreatitis. Make sure to include the following terms in your report. Acute Chronic Gallstones Furosemide Azathioprine CT Scan Stethoscope Amylase Lipase Prognosis Endoscopy Pseudocyst Cystic Fibrosis Hypercalcemia Hyperlipidemia Hypertriglyceridemia ERCP Insulin Diagnosis Pancreas divisum more

Resolved Question: Is there some one out there who has or had Pancreatitis acute or chronic?

What was the cause of yours? Did you have any cysts? Do you know what the chances of it being caused by cancer? (32 yr old male) How were you diagnosed and how long did it take to get that diagnosis? Do you lose weight other than from eating better?The person I am speaking of has sharp cramping pains in upper abdomen. Pains seem to be better when eating low fat diet and no spicy foods. The person has diarrhea. Also when pain is bad feels like it is in the back as well. He also has an umbilical hernia right now. Ultrasound was done, but it was a poor visual now awaiting further testing. more

Resolved Question: Does this sound like Chronic Pancreatitis?

For the past week or so I have had a mild burning/pulling sensation on the left side of my abdomen right underneath my rib cage. The pain comes and goes and seems to wrap around to my back. It also feels like it's "full" on that side of my abdomen. A little history about me: Used to drink pretty heavily for 5-6 years. 32 years old/female No other symptoms of chronic pancreatitis Never had an acute attack of pancreatitis I think I'm mainly worried b/c of my previous acohol use. If it's not chronic pancreatitis, what do you think it could be? more

Voting Question: Drinking Alcohol 1 year after pancreatitis.?

25 yr old Male - I had a mild case of acute pancreatitis in November 2008 and have not had a drink since then. I recently asked my Doctor if I would be able to have a drink or 2 at a time in the future. He told me not to drink anything right now and that we can re-evaluate after 1 year. I know everyone says don't drink, you'll have another attack, die, etc. Has anyone taken a long time off from drinking after acute Pancreatitis, and been able to have 2 or 3 drinks without having a reoccurence? If I take a full year off from drinking alcohol, will I be able to have 1-3 beers or glasses of wine maybe 3 times a month and be okay? I know for the most part, this disease often happens to alcoholics who can't limit themselves to only a couple of drinks. They end up drinking heavily and can develop chronic pancreatitis. If I can take 6 months off without taking even a sip of alcohol, I know I can limit myself to only a couple of beers. Please let me know your experiences. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Does this sound like Pancreatitis (again)?

4 1/2 months ago I was hospitalized with Acute Pancreatitis due to a gall stone blocking the Pancreatic duct. I was very sick and I had to stay in the ICU for a few days until the inflammation died down enough to perform a Gallbladder removal. Everything went great with the surgery. And I thought I was one of the "lucky" ones to have a Gallbladder removal without having the complications afterward. I heard so many horror stories of digestive problems, pain, diarrhea, etc. I've had none of that, except for one small problem. After eating anything that is even a little rich or fatty, I still have this dull gnawing feeling in the middle of my upper abdomen where I think my Pancreas is. It feels like a milder version of what I had before. I just don't understand why I would still be having problems with my Pancreas though? I don't drink alcohol on a regular basis (maybe once a year) and I think I am quite healthy otherwise. Does this sound like Chronic Pancreatitis? And where would it come from? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: SHould we make alcohol illegal?

With all of the problems that alcohol causes, isn't it time that we make it illegal again? How can we let this stay legal? Why should our society put up with a bunch of drunks? Look at all the problems that alcohol causes. Liver disease Elevated liver enzyme levels Fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis Pancreatic disease Acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis Cardiovascular disease Hypertension Cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, stroke Gastrointestinal problems Gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diarrhea, peptic ulcer disease Esophageal varices, Mallory-Weiss tears Neurologic disorders Headaches, blackouts, peripheral neuropathy Alcohol withdrawal syndrome, seizures, Wernicke's encephalopathy, dementia, cerebral atrophy, peripheral neuropathy, cognitive deficits, impaired motor functioning Reproductive system disorders Fetal alcohol effects, fetal alcohol syndrome Sexual dysfunction, amenorrhea, anovulation, early menopause, spontaneous abortion Cancers Neoplasm of the liver, neoplasm of the head and neck, neoplasm of the pancreas, neoplasm of the esophagus Psychiatric comorbidities Depression, anxiety Affective disorders, anxiety disorders, antisocial personality Legal problems Traffic violations, driving while intoxicated, public intoxication Motor vehicle accidents, violent offenses, fires Employment problems Tardiness, sick days, inability to concentrate, decreased competence Accidents, injury, job loss, chronic unemployment Family problems Family conflict, erratic child discipline, neglect of responsibilities, social isolation Divorce, spouse abuse, child abuse or neglect, loss of child custody Effects on children Overresponsibility, acting out, withdrawal, inability to concentrate, school problems, social isolation Learning disorders, behavior problems, emotional disturbanceWe need to step up the War on Drugs to include alcohol. It has NO positive benefits on our society. NONE. It should be illegal. more

Resolved Question: Had an Attach of Acute Pancreatitis? Do you still drink?

Are there people out there who have had an attack of Acute Pancreatitis, but continue to drink alcohol? If so, I would like to hear from them how long they have been drinking after they had pancreatitis, what quanity and how often and whether they developed CHRONIC pancreatitis because of it. I had a bout of acute pancreatitis recently the cause of which was attributed to alcohol abuse. My doctor has forbidden me to drink alcohol even occasionally, say once a week. Your honest input will be of great help.Nobody has told me Pancreatitis would affect liver. If may affect kidney and lungs, but not liver. Is Sammyjojo really talking about pancreatitis or some other condition such as cirrhosis of liver caused by alcohol abuse? more

Resolved Question: Can Creon cause a false positive for acute pancreatitis?

I was prescribed Creon 20 for what my doctor thinks may be chronic pancreatitis. I'm wondering... if I've taken this medicine recently and go to the hospital for an attack, will my bloodwork look as though I'm having acute pancreatitis? Or will the enzyme levels be too high (or low) for them to think that? Or will they be able to tell that it's a medicine and not my own elevated enzyme levels? I've been instructed to take three capsules before each major meal and two capsules before each snack. I'm wondering also... how long after I swallow the capsules will the enzymes be detectable in my blood? I'm just a little worried about some things. Nobody seems to know the answer to these questions, so if you do, please help me out! Thanks! more

Resolved Question: If taking Creon (pancreatic enzymes), would lab work make it appear as though I have acute pancreatitis?

Resolved Question: Sick dog....need to inform breeder but can't find the breeder......what to do?

Okay so I got my poodle from a breeder when he was 9 weeks old Okay so she really wouldn't qualify as a breeder but this was before we knew what back yard Breeders and hobby breeders were. Anyways both vets said that his parents never should have been bred together. You see first issue he had was one of his testicles didn't want to drop....luckily it did before he was neutered. And the other issue is....right at a year of age he was diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis and now he is a year and a half and that has progressed into Chronic. Once again we were told his parents never should have been bred together. Well his illness has been costly but I don't care we will do whatever it takes to keep him happy and healthy. But should we continue to try to locate his "breeder" and let her know this and warn her against breeding those two dogs together again. We have tried to locate her but we don't remember her name all we know is the town he came from. I don't even know if she would listen if we did find her...we have been trying to track her down. (His sibling was stillborn so he was the only puppy of the litter) What should I do shoud I keep trying? Or just let it go at this point and hope she doesn't breed again.....(her dog almost died in the process so she said she may not breed again) What should I do? By the way the vet believes this is inherited because of his young age and the fact that we have kept him strictly on his dog food his whole life....(never any table scraps) Though poodles are prone to this What if we can't find the breeder.....I mean we've been looking for 6 months now. We don't have her info.....we didn't end up registering him because the breeder messed up the paperwork (we found that our after sending his registration forms in which had all her info) Should we keep trying....ADD: She just needs to know never to breed those two dogs together again....They contacted us (and we decided not to pursue it this was when he was a pup....they never sent the paperwork back....it was ckc continental kennel club) I will always get from a reputable breeder from now on now that I knowThis was just a lady who bred her two poodles out of her home......my mother in law found the dog for us in the local paper in her old town........we drove 4 hours to get him. He is our first dog... (Our other dog we adopted from a rescue) more

Resolved Question: teen with pancreatitis? ?

So I am 15 and I was diagnosed with pancreatitis 2 years ago and have 6 attacks since then that have each required hospitalization that have lasted about a week each. I have had 4 MRI's done and will be getting an ERCP done soon. I have never drank alcohol and my doctors do not know the cause. There is permanent scarring of the pancreas and I am not sure whether I have chronic or acute pancreatitis. I had genetic testing done which revealed a small mutation of Cystic Fibrosis that predisposes me to pancreatitis. One doctor also told me it is a possibility that my pancreas will eventually burn out and I would become diabetic and insulin dependent. I am not asking for professional advice I am just wondering if anybody has had anything like this and if you think I am at risk for pancreatic cancer. Can pancreatic cancer be treated and prevented if the pancreas is monitored regularly? Any help/advice would be great thanks.oh and also I remember once the attending doctor at the hospital telling me to not have ANY pain medication at all and refused to give me anything. Is this normal even though other doctors have been fine with giving me morphine and demerol?Sonograms have also shown sludge in the gall bladder and very tiny stones but everybody has said they are too small to cause pancreatitis. Could this be a factor in why I keep getting attacks? more

Resolved Question: Do I have Chronic Pancreatitis?

Im 30 yrs. old and have had acute pancreatitis 5 times in the last 3 years. The doctors have not been able to find a cause, and i'm not a drinker. ( I did alittle, but not much). One attack was cause by an ERCP when i had a stint placed in my pancreatic duct. I have also had my gallbladder removed and still had an attack a few months after that. So far, I've not been diagnosed w/chronic but I've been reading alot. It seems that I could have chronic, but other readings suggest that chronic pain is really persistent and lasts for awhile. All of my acute attacks have only lasted 3-5 days and then recovered completely. I have really been cautious w/my diet since the last attack and am now taking pancreatic enzymes. Just wondering if I may already have chronic. more

Resolved Question: Do you know what condition(s) match the following symptoms?

-abdominal pain on left and right side, right is pain under ribcage -heavy periods that last two days (for three months) -diarrhea -reoccurring vomiting -constant nausea, worse when standing or eating -swollen hands and feet, especially painful in hands -chronic fatigue -several episodes of acute pancreatitis -history of kidney stonesI know it's difficult to diagnose someone over the internet without a proper medical background, but I would value your opinion regardless...thanksthank you for your concern guys..but this question is for my mom, who has had these syptoms progress and not many doctors are willing to help her, so I'm open to anything. more

Resolved Question: What is the life expectancy of someone with chronic pancreatitis?

I have had pancreatitis 5 times in the last 3 years. I'm 30 years old and Dr.'s can't find the cause. The diagnosis is acute but based on what I have read it could be chronic or could be chronic very soon. I've had a stint placed in my pancreatic duct, my gallbladder removed and it still flares up. I'm now on a strict diet and taking digestive enzymes. Im just wondering if I can expect a normal life span or if I can plan on dying fairly young. Im really scared. more

Resolved Question: amylase and lipase can anyone tell me why they are rising?

my husband was discharged home from hoapital 2 weeks ago with amylase of 322 and lipase of 256. he has been diagnosed of chronic pancreatitis. his amylase levels keep rising it was 345, then 696 then fell to 465 now its 800. he has little pain in the stomach too. he is very scared of having another acute attack. can anyone help us? what is the best way to affront this? is there any remedy? or he should go back for intravaneous feeding? he really doesnot want to go back to hospital. he spent 3 months there already. and he is really frightened. has anyone such levels? he is on a low fat diet and eats barely nothing. so, what can be the cause of the rising amylase levelsthe pain is not acute but we are scared it might he might get it beacuse of the amylase levelshe is not drinking but has been smoking 6 to 10 cigarettes a day, he eats spicy foods too and sometimes oranges and lemonhe is not drinking but has been smoking 6 to 10 cigarettes a day, he eats spicy foods too and sometimes oranges and lemon more

Resolved Question: What if a drug is not listed to cause a problem until 'after market' reporting?

I got severe acute pancreatitis a couple of weeks ago, which often results in chronic pancreatitis when it is severe (mine was!), and do not fall under the categories of what causes it. I'm a moderate drinker, no family history, no trauma to the pancreas, no gallbladder problems. It does list some drugs as a cause, but not Lamictal, which I have been on for nearly a year, as well as recent use of Naproxin. A few weeks ago, my Lamictal was raised from 150m to 200m. A little research on the internet shows that Lamictal and Naproxin is listed as a potential side effect, although not made public or on their fact sheet, since reports of it being a potential side effect were not established until 'after marketing' (after FDA approval and marketed to the public) and the company says not enough data exists to establish causation, but has been reported in cases of pancreatitis. Is there a potential lawsuit here, since pancreatitus is potentially fatal, and causes lifelong possible complications (kidney failure ..., heart failure and damage to other organs) as well as permanent lifestyle changes (diet, no fat, no sodium, etc)? It often leads to other attacks that are very painful and disabling for several days to weeks, which is lifelong. It's listed as a potential side effect even on their own 'cached' website, as well as drugs.com, rx.com, etc. more

Resolved Question: I have to write a medical report on a patient with pancreatitis for school.?

I have looked at examples of a medical report but I don't understand where to put these words. I'm not asking for an answer or for someone to write this for me but I am asking if anyone knows a website or something I can check out to help me! Thanks. Here is what the assignment asks for: Write a medical report describing the history, symptoms, and physical examination findings of a patient with pancreatitis. Make sure to include the following terms in your report. Acute Chronic Gallstones Furosemide Azathioprine CT Scan Stethoscope Amylase Lipase Prognosis Endoscopy Pseudocyst Cystic Fibrosis Hypercalcemia Hyperlipidemia Hypertriglyceridemia ERCP Insulin Diagnosis Pancreas divisum Thanks for any help!! more

Resolved Question: what are the causes of pancreatitis?

I also got eye shingles right after all my complications with chronic and acute pancreatitis with pseudocysts and have felt from lousy to wishing to die over the last 3 years more

Resolved Question: acute pancreatitis and hookah use?

I had an attack of acute pancreatitis about 2-3 months ago, and I've so far recovered completely (can eat fast food again without feeling sick, no more nausea after eating, my appetite's back, no more minor pain in my stomach, etc) and I was just wondering if smoking hookah every now and then would trigger another attack? I know alcohol is really bad for pancreatitis so I've been sober ever since I got out of the hospital. On the internet, there are many articles stating that tobacco is unhealthy for CHRONIC pancreatitis, but nothing about its effects on acute pancreatitis. In an acute attack, the pancreas fully recovers over time, while in chronic, it doesn't. So the way I see it, if my pancreas if fully healed now, can't I smoke hookah occasionally? more

Resolved Question: does chronic pancreatitis in dogs mean that the pancreas is always inflamed?

and does it mean that the dog is constantly in pain? or does the inflammation only happen when there are acute attacks? more

Resolved Question: does it take a dog longer to get back to normal after a chronic pancreatitis attack over an accute attack?

ive heard that it takes longer to get over a bout of chronic flare-up than a one-time acute case...is this true in dogs? more

Resolved Question: is aortic aneurysm always acute in onset?

im working on a differential diagnosis for chronic pancreatitis. more

Resolved Question: My husband was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis after almost 3 years of chronic pain...?

He is not a drinker which is making it hard to understand the situation. He was finally hospitalized Dec 27th for the condition and released 2 days later with orders to be on a low fat diet. He is now expeirencing a lot of pain in his kidneys. This has been going on for a few weeks. I have contacted his physician many times and they say it is ok. I am now very concerned. The pancriatitis has been going on for so long, and the gall bladder has been removed 2 1/2 years ago. We have seen 4 different Dr's through this and I am not sure if it may be time to try another one. My husband is not wanting to seek medical help anymore because the financial burden has been very hard. We have already paid over 20k in out of pocket medical bills. It is now to the point I have had to lie to him and tell him they are not charging us anymore so he will go. Does anyone know if the kidney pain may be associated with his pancreas? more

Resolved Question: leukemia misdiagnosis and 'sepsis'?

My father was hospitalized with acute pancreatitis. He went into the hospital with a white blood cell (WBC) count of 57,000. He survived the pancreatitis and his WBC count is now back to normal (10,000). However, during the height of the illness (when his blood was 'septic') his WBC count went up to 140,000. He was tested (blood test) at that time for chronic leukemia and we were told it was positive. He has been tested since his WBC count went to normal and the test was inconclusive. Does anyone know if a leukemia misdiagnosis can occur when someone is 'septic'? more

Resolved Question: Could these be symptoms of acute or chronic pancreatitis?

I have been to three different doctors already and nobody has been able to help. I have had trouble with this pain now off and on for years, but lately, in the last month, it has been everyday. Whenever I eat, I get nauseated, sometimes I vommit, and I have a severe pain in my upper right quadrant; it's like a throbbing pain and the only way I can get even a slight relief is if I curl up into a fetal like position. No I don't want to be gross, but I also have green, oily, loose stools in the last 3 days too and I haven't ate anything green or closely resembling that color. The doctors have done blood tests and not found anything abnormal, but shouldn't they do an ultrasound or something? How does pancreatitis get diagnosed? more

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TNS acquires license to Ergothioneine Transporter from University of Cologne (News-Medical-Net)

Total Nutraceutical Solutions, Inc. announced today that the company has acquired from the University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany, an exclusive license agreement on the invention entitled “Ergothioneine Transporter,” owned by the University. more

Signaling mechanisms responsible for HGF-induced CCA invasiveness: More insight (News-Medical-Net)

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a bile duct cancer, is one of the major cancers in Northeast Thailand. This cancer is difficult to diagnose and has high metastatic and mortality rates. Overexpression of Met, a hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) receptor, has frequently been found in CCA and is correlated with progression of this type of cancer. more

Novartis Drug Tasigna® Receives FDA Priority Review For Newly Diagnosed Patients With Early-stage Chronic Myeloid ... (Medical News Today)

Novartis announced that Tasigna® (nilotinib) has been granted priority review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase. FDA priority review status is granted to therapies that offer major advances in treatment or provide a treatment where no adequate ... more

Novartis Drug Tasigna(R) Receives FDA Priority Review For Newly Diagnosed Patients With Early-Stage Chronic Myeloid ... (Medical News Today)

Novartis announced that Tasigna® (nilotinib) 200 mg capsules has been granted priority review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase. FDA priority review status is granted to therapies that offer major advances in treatment or provide a treatment ... more

Novartis Drug Tasigna(R) Receives FDA Priority Review for Newly Diagnosed Patients With Early-Stage Chronic Myeloid ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Novartis announced today that TasignaÂ® 200 mg capsules has been granted priority review by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase. more

Ultrase For The Improvement Of Food Digestion (OfficialWire)

Pancrelipase is a mixture of three enzymes (proteins): lipase, protease, and amylase. These enzymes are normally produced by the pancreas and are important in the digestion of fats, proteins, and sugars. more

Novartis Drug Tasigna(R) Receives FDA Priority Review for Newly Diagnosed Patients With Early-Stage Chronic Myeloid ... (redOrbit)

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Novartis' Tasigna capsules granted priority review by FDA for treatment of adult patients with Ph+ CML (News-Medical-Net)

Novartis announced today that Tasigna® (nilotinib) 200 mg capsules has been granted priority review by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase. more

Regeneron Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results (redOrbit)

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGN) today announced financial and operating results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2009. more

Regeneron Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced financial and operating results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2009. Â The Company reported a net loss of $67.8 million, or $0.85 per share , for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared with a net loss of $79.1 million, or $1.00 per share , for the year ended December 31, 2008. Â The Company reported a net loss of $36.5 million, or $0.46 ... more

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