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upper abdominal pain

NetWellness Staff . — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:12:00 EST

Question: i have upper abdominal pain and i saw my doctor and she felt a lump where my pancreas is could that be cancer. the upper pain also goes into my right side and my back.

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.7 cm pancreatic lesion

Syed Ahmad MD — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:05:00 EST

Question: I am a 56 year old female with recurring abdominal discomfort and a history of colon polyps, diverticulitis and kidney stones. My gall bladder was removed about 10 years ago. I just had a CT scan and was informed by my doctor`s nurse that a .7 cm lesion was found on my pancreas. The nurse said I nee . . .

Answer: Based on your description, it is not clear if this is a solid or cystic lesioin. A benign appearing cystic lesion can be followed. However, if you wish for furhter workuup an Endoscopic Ultrasound can be ordered. If this is a solid lesion, further workup is waranted at this time with possible biopsy . . .

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Atypical Cells

NetWellness Staff . — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:04:00 EST

Question: My Dad recently had a biopsy done on a cyst in his pancreas. The results came back atypical cells. The Dr. is suggesting to possibly wait 3 months and do another biopsy or see a surgeon to remove it. He is questionable about the surgery because of my Dad`s age. He is a 75 year old man in good shape. . . .

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Whipple Surgery

NetWellness Staff . — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:04:00 EST

Question: How long does it take to start feeling better after whipple surgery, my wife had this on March 26, 2010, at UC hospital she is home now but gets very tired and feels nausea and has some stomach pain.

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Chronic Pancreatits

NetWellness Staff . — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:02:00 EST

Question: For one year I have taken viokase and losec for chronic pancreatitis with no changes in CT scans or MRIs since first diagnosed.How important is it to take losec? I have osteopenia and in 1.5 years my hip density has decreased a lot and now I am supposed to take actonel. I just stopped taking losec b . . .

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Could I have pancreatic cancer?

Syed Ahmad MD — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 EST

Question: I am a 30yr old female who had my gallbladder removed abt 4 years ago. For the last year I have had pain in the area where the gallstones were before. These past several weeks Ive had the constant pain and burning feeling just like I had when I had my gallbladder removed. Ive had CT scans, x rays, a . . .

Answer: The likelihood of you having pancreas cancer is extremely low. It is not uncommon to have persistent pain after removal of the gallbladder. Many different causes can be responsible for this pain. If their is evidence of narrowing of your bile duct, the next step should be either a MRCP or ERCP. You . . .

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Concern of PC

Syed Ahmad MD — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:09:00 EST

Question: Hello I emailed you back in feb. I have had upper left sided pains and some mid center burning since feb. 2 yrs prior I was diagnosed with gerd which I was never able to really get under control I know think its been my pancreas the whole time. It was dtermined in feb my pains were due to pancreas i . . .

Answer: Have you seen a pancreas specialist? The CA 19-9 can be falsely elevated with any pancreas inflammation. Have they figured out why your pancreas is inflamed? A common cause is gallstone disease, you should have evaluation of your gallbladder to make sure this is not the cause.

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