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Pancreatitis

The pathologic inflammation of your pancreas, a small organ present behind your stomach, is called pancreatitis. The symptoms include indigestion, upper abdominal or back pain, abdominal bloating, and hiccups. Gallstones, binge drinking, pancreatic cancer, infections, abdominal surgery, and injury can result in pancreatitis.

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What can cause severe stomach and lower back pain at the same time?

Query: Hello doctor, I have severe stomach and back pain at the same time. Suggest some quick remedy.  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek Chail

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Severe pain in abdomen radiating to the back might be due to many conditions which require evaluation. Problems that might cause the stomach and back pain, all the possible reasons, Due to ...  Read Full »

I am experiencing persistent headaches. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing headaches and neck pain for almost a week, and medications are not providing relief. Additionally, my hand hurts, and I am dealing with neuropathy in my legs, which is causing significant discomfort. I have had pancreatitis and received a shot for it. Currently,...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on the information you have provided, it is unclear which specific medications you are taking for your headache and neck ache. Please provide more details about these symptoms, such as when they occur, their severity, and any other associated symptoms. This will he...  Read Full »

Kindly interpret the echotexture of my kidney stones.

Query: Hello doctor, I had UTI and kidney stones earlier. My ultrasound states that my pancreas are normal in size and echotexture and the kidney stones have been flushed out, but there is infrequent burning. Can you shed more light on the latter part (echotexture)? Currently, I am on ayurvedic medicines ...  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This ultrasound is normal (pancreatitis, spleen and kidneys) (attachment removed to protect patient identity) besides, there are the following findings: Fat accumulated in the liver, which means that the patient should avoid alcohol and lose some pounds. Some poly...  Read Full »

My 17-year-old son has a pancreas problem. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I herewith attach the medical reports of my son aged 17 years old who had a pancreas problem. He does not have any bad habits. He is taking medicine as per the doctor's advise. Mild home food is being given. But still now and then he reports mild stomach pain. Kindly clarify the followi...  Read Full »


Dr. Datta Ram. U.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the anxiety you have regarding your son. He has pancreatitis. Is this the first time he is getting this? Does he take alcohol? Did he have any injury to the abdomen? Have you checked his serum triglycerides and calcium? Is he on any long-term medicatio...  Read Full »

My mother has pain below her breast and back. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 60 years old. Admitted to a nursing home for the past six days having severe pain just below the breast and surrounding the backside. Have done all tests like echo, treadmill test (TMT), ultrasonography (USG), CT scan, and mammogram. Everything is fine. But still the pain...  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your concern, I would explain that her symptoms could be related to pancreatitis or a nerve pain. For this reason, I would recommend performing a cervicothoracic spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and some blood lab tests as follows: 1. Amylase and lipas...  Read Full »

I have floating stool and excessive gas. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a diabetic patient (type 1) for the past 12 years. I have never suffered from floating stool for such a prolonged time. I am suffering from this problem for the past six months. I am suffering from excessive gas and frequently get stomach aches. Can you please let me know the problem...  Read Full »


Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern for your symptoms. Floating stool is suggestive of abnormal digestion and absorption of fat from the diet which leads to an excess amount of fat in the stool. Stomach ache and gas are suggestive of indigestion due to lack of intestinal d...  Read Full »

Is liquid diet necessary for my wife with pancreatitis?

Query: Hello doctor, My wife had pancreatitis, and now she has scarring and calcium buildup in her pancreatic duct. According to her doctor, there is nothing to be done, and she has to live on a liquid diet. I am looking for a second opinion because I do not want her to die from this. Any help is appreciat...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the description, she is suffering from chronic pancreatitis. In this, a persistent inflammation develops in the pancreas. Over time, the inflammation causes scarring and damage to parts of the pancreas. This can then lead to enzymes and insulin deficiency. The l...  Read Full »

How to manage pain caused due to pancreatitis?

Query: Hello doctor,My sister has been diagnosed with pancreatitis, portal vein thrombosis, and a blood clot in her small intestines. Doctors cannot seem to pinpoint what is going on in her intestines/ abdomen. They have her on blood thinners. However, no clot will cause this much pain. Her pain is unbeara...  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She needs a CT scan along with a colonoscopy and upper GIT (gastrointestinal tract) endoscopy to detect the cause of her symptoms.   Read Full »

Does Protonix cause high sugar and raised liver enzymes?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been taking Protonix for almost three weeks for acid reflux. I had some blood laboratory work done and it showed my AST 812 and ALT 1,115. Could this be a rare side effect of Protonix? My glucose also went up to 192 and lipase is 72. I do not drink, smoke or use drugs....  Read Full »


Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is this the only liver function test you have? I wanted to trend it. plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) and Protonix (Pantoprazole) both can cause elevated liver function test, but it is relatively rare with Protonix. I also want to make sure that you are not using Aspiri...  Read Full »

I have been getting sudden pain in my abdomen. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old female and I have been getting sudden, gnawing pains that come and go in my upper abdomen, especially near the right side but sometimes the left side too, at the bottom of my ribs. I get the pain on my back too on the right side. I had similar pains about two months a...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The sudden gnawing pain on the upper abdomen, especially on the right side and sometimes on the left side too, at the bottom of your ribs, could be caused by a variety of conditions, including gastrointestinal problems such as acid refl...  Read Full »

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