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Pancreatic Insufficiency

Pancreatic insufficiency is a condition that develops when the pancreas cannot produce enough of the specific digestive enzyme required for the breakdown and absorption of nutrients. It is most commonly caused by chronic alcohol abuse and can also be hereditary. Symptoms include abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Treatment involves pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, along with a healthy diet.

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Kindly guide me about my pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.

Query: Hello doctor, My father currently takes two tablets containing pancrelipase 25,000 after his main meals and one tablet after snacks. I am concerned about his pancreatic condition and the dosage he has been prescribed. Is this dosage sufficient for managing his condition effectively, or should we con...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Actually, pancrelipase is one of the best drugs available for enzyme replacement therapy. It contains lipase and others, making it highly effective for pancreatic diseases. The current doses are appropriate, but if ther...  Read Full »

What should I know if my pancreas is not working properly?

Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed last week with a dysfunctional pancreas but further tests are needed. Yesterday, I had a couple of beers and I woke up today with pain in my pancreas (I am quite sure). In the pain scale, it is about where I should take a Paracetamol, but I am afraid to put something down...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and can well understand your worries. I would recommend combatting this situation without medications as these medications will also affect your stomach. Try not to take pain medications as much as possible. In severe and unbearable pain you c...  Read Full »

I have had diabetes for twelve years. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from diabetes for twelve years and I am on medicines since then. I took these medicines for nine years and then stopped thereafter, in fear of getting my other organs affected. Since then, I took ayurvedic treatment and was also advised to take millet meals, which I am taki...  Read Full »


Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Your investigations report shows your HBA1c is higher than your target. It shows average blood sugar levels over three months of time. You are already taking three different types of medications. If you are taking them regularly and still your su...  Read Full »

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