Do I have Pancreatitis?

You might want to get an endoscopy and biopsy for h pylori. Also kidney disease can cause high lipase because it’s cleared in the kidneys

Hi and welcome! Just wanted you to see that I moved your post to a discussion about having or not having pancreatitis so that you could connect with other members who have had similar issues.
Have you had an other tests scheduled yet?

Hello Muthaiah. I have had similar, but chronic symptoms as you have described. The intensity can be more episodic. I am interested in what you find out about yours, if you decide to share. I have to wait until July to get into gastroenterology. Have you heard of Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction? It might be a direction to look at. I am hoping for an endoscopy to clarify the source of my symptoms, and maybe resolution or strategies to deal with the pain and nausea, and inability to digest certain food groups. I will be watching for any information here. Thankyou and good luck!!!

Thanks for your reply. Once you have chronic pancreatitis and the inflammation goes away do you know if you can still damage the pancreas?

@harper7745 Hi there. I don't usually answer questions outside of the group I mentor, but pancreatitis can be a very serious health issue; so I thought I'd step in and reply. Pancreatitis can lead to pancreatic cancer. I know that lifestyle changes can turn it around. If your current doctor cannot give you a clear diagnosis, maybe you need another opinion. I find that the better doctors are in medical teaching institutes. They tend to have more cutting edge equipment and cutting edge knowledge. For example I go only to Mayo Clinic for healthcare. There are other good options depending on where you live. The bottom line is, you HAVE to be your own best advocate. I would be interested in knowing how you are doing. I hope you will check back when you know more. Are you learning all that you can about pancreatitis?

Having a CT, MRI, and EUS that show inflammation is indicative of pancreatitis. Because you have a structural issue it’s most likely that you have it though at this point it’s most likely subclinical as you are not having symptoms. Being on a pancreatitis diet might really help reverse some of the inflammation that is being seen on scans. Your enzymes look good.

I’m having symptoms of pancreatitis therefore adhering to a pancreas diet and also because my enzymes are really high though I have no inflammation showing up on scans. The diet really helps reduce inflammation and gives the pancreas a break.

thank you.

Hi, I am still waiting for further investigation. I am planning to meet a gastro in Addis. I do not have much pain nowadays but still mild discomfort in the abdomen and sometimes pain. I am taking gastric tablets every day morning and mostly in the evening the pain returns but goes off sometimes with food and sometimes becomes aggressive with food. Could not understand what is happening, I will keep you posted.