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@cathyherman

Doctors haven’t mentioned gallbladder. Scans show her gallbladder not an issue. I’m reading different information even when GB doesn’t appear to be an issue. Her symptoms align with GB symptoms. If GB doesn’t look compromised in a scan can it still play a role in digestive symptoms?

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Hi Cathy, I only mentioned Gall Bladder because you brought it up in your previous post with the comment of the doctor saying something about a HIDA scan, which checks for potential issues with the GB.

But your sister has since been diagnosed with a pancreatic enzyme deficiency which can certainly explain her digestive issues. It can cause a host of serious gastric symptoms with pain, weight loss, diarrhea, etc..

I know you are very concerned for her welfare but it doesn’t pay to explore the GB issue further as the scans showed nothing amiss there. The signs are pointing to her pancreas. So give the new medication to correct her enzyme deficiency a chance to work. I know our first reactions are usually to head to the internet to check for symptoms but that can be a detriment too and often adds unfounded worry.
It sounds to me like her doctors are zeroing in on your sister’s problem and are taking her situation seriously. So give yourself a little break from all the stress and let the medical team do the worrying for you.

Is your sister in the hospital at this time?