Is it pancreatitis?!
Question: i have had my gallbladder and appendix removed, for a little over a week now, i have had upper right sided abdominal pain that is constant, but intensifies through out the day to the point where i am doubled over, i scheduled a doctors appointment for monday, but until then...the pain radiates from my right side over to my left side and around my back. today i have achy joints, in my knees, wrists and fingers. i should also mention that my glands in my neck and armpits are tender, i am not sure if they are swollen...the pain worsens when i stand up or lay down, it is not as noticeable if i am sitting. i dont feel bad enough to go to the ER but obviously bad enough to go to my doctor...
i should also mention my gallbladder was removed to it being non-functioning. but there were small stones found in it after it was removed, the stones were too small to be seen on a ct scan/ultrasound, so i am wondering if it could be pancreatitis
Answers: i have had my gallbladder and appendix removed, for a little over a week now, i have had upper right sided abdominal pain that is constant, but intensifies through out the day to the point where i am doubled over, i scheduled a doctors appointment for monday, but until then...the pain radiates from my right side over to my left side and around my back. today i have achy joints, in my knees, wrists and fingers. i should also mention that my glands in my neck and armpits are tender, i am not sure if they are swollen...the pain worsens when i stand up or lay down, it is not as noticeable if i am sitting. i dont feel bad enough to go to the ER but obviously bad enough to go to my doctor...
i should also mention my gallbladder was removed to it being non-functioning. but there were small stones found in it after it was removed, the stones were too small to be seen on a ct scan/ultrasound, so i am wondering if it could be pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the duodenum. The duodenum is the upper part of the small intestine. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. These enzymes help digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in food. The pancreas also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. These hormones help the body use the glucose it takes from food for energy.
Normally, digestive enzymes do not become active until they reach the small intestine, where they begin digesting food. But if these enzymes become active inside the pancreas, they start "digesting" the pancreas itself.
Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly and lasts for a short period of time and usually resolves. Chronic pancreatitis does not resolve itself and results in a slow destruction of the pancreas. Either form can cause serious complications. In severe cases, bleeding, tissue damage, and infection may occur. Pseudocysts, accumulations of fluid and tissue debris, may also develop. And enzymes and toxins may enter the bloodstream, injuring the heart, lungs, and kidneys, or other organs.
I would definitely make sure you go Monday. If it gets worse over the weekend.. definitely go into the ER. Pancreatitis is a very very serious condition.
Well, it's your life. Hope you don't end up crippled in wheelchair!
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