Can your body heel from pancreatitis? after being an alcoholic? or can you never drink again?

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My father has been in the hospital on IV for the past two weeks with Pancreatitis, should I be worried?

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My dad has been an alcoholic for thirty years. What should I expect, you can tell the truth, I can handle it.
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. This is commonly caused by abuse of alcohol.

The treatment is to restrict oral intake; eating causes the pancreas to secrete digestive enzymes. Normally these are released into the intestines but when the pancreas is inflamed the enzymes can leak out onto the pancreas and cause further damage. Patients have to be hydrated by IV because they can't eat or drink.

The severity is variable. Most patients recover from an episode of pancreatitis. Some alcoholics have many, many episodes. However, pancreatitis can be fatal.

If your father doesn't stop abusing alcohol, both the quantity and the quality of his life will be reduced and he may well die of an alcohol related condition.

I'm very sorry to hear about your situation--please understand that there is a difference between your father and his disease (alcoholism). The pain from pancreatitis is excrutiating, and the fact that alcoholics continue to abuse despite having experienced this problem is clear proof that alcoholism is an irrational condition. Please encourage your father to attend AA and consider Al-Anon and/or Alateen meetings (support groups for people with loved ones with substance abuse issues) for yourself.  (+ info)

Is there a connection between chronic pancreatitis and high cholesterol?

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I have chronic pancreatitis. I am not an alcoholic. My surgeon believes that I was born with this condition, I am 45 yrs. old and I just found out last year. I am controlling the pain, by being on a very low fat diet, and so far it is working.
I have had one major attack after my ercp last July. Horrible... My surgeon was going to operate(the whipple surgery) but after I had a horrible drug interaction(from drugs my home town hospital administered during my pancreatic attack) he changed his mind and does not want to operate.
My question arises as I am on a low fat diet (usually under 25 grams of total fat in a day) My family doctor did bloodwork and tells me I have high cholesterol. I am to watch my fats and carbohydrates. I don't see how my cholesterol can be high, when I probably have never eaten healthier in my life. That is why I want to know if somehow chronic pancreatitis can cause high cholesterol? Thanks so much for feed back. bak
Just want you to keep in mind that cholesterol is a substance that your body produces naturally. You don't need to ingest it to have it circulating in your blood. Chronic pancreatitis can cause a number of complications, but high cholesterol isn't one of them.

You may need an extra hand in the form of a medication to lower your serum cholesterol. Make sure your doctor is aware of how hard you've been working to reduce your fat/carb intake.  (+ info)

What how long does it take for alcoholics to develop pancreatitis?

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Any individual alcoholic might never develop it. It is one of a cluster of problems that beset alcoholics. Heart and liver disease is much more common, and could kill off someone long before pancreatitis has a chance to develop. If the person in question is a diabetic, however, he should beware of drinking.  (+ info)

What are the effects of Pancreatitis?

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My Dad, an alcoholic, has been taken in to hospital, with suspected Pancreatitis. He was homeless for a few weeks during a spell of harsh cold weather 3 months ago and he is an alcoholic. We dont really see him anymore and he lives quite far away so i dont know any details, but i would like to know what the effects of pancreatitis are and how his alcoholicism and time spent on the streets will affect the condition.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Acute pancreatitis can be very serious, and the first couple of weeks are crucial as to the outcome. After surviving an attack it is essential that no more alcohol is consumed, this can be very difficult for an alcoholic. If he continues to drink then I'm sorry to say, it will kill him.  (+ info)

What pain relief is best for recurrent pancreatitis?

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I have been prescribed kapake for years now to treat recurrent bouts of pancreatitis ( I've been told that nothing can be done surgically) but now, a new doctor has put me on Tramadol 50mg, 2, three times a day. I am nervous about changing my medication and have not started the course yet as I still have some kapake left. This doctor said that Tramadol should work better. Has anyone ever tried them for stomach problems, or pancreatitis?
Had mine treated without surgery . After a serious attack I was rushed to hospital & put on drip for 12 days. Completely cured without surgery  (+ info)

How long do I have to wait to consume alcohol after acute pancreatitis?

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I just suffered my first attack of acute pancreatitis and was advised to lessen the amount of alcohol I consume. How long do I have to wait to have my first drink again?
I would NOT drink again. Pretty much EVER. I have this too - and it could turn chronic if you consume alcohol. Try an alcohol-free lifestyle with mocktails and O'Douls. Life is better sober.  (+ info)

Can pancreatitis occur without an elevated or depressed serum amylase level?

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My cat either has pancreatic cancer or pancreatitis and I am wondering if it could be pancreatitis instead of cancer, which would have a better prognosis.
casey - Since pancreatic cancer is commonly fatal in cats and humans, it has the poorer prognosis. Pancreatitis may be either acute or chronic. Acute may be fattal but is usually not. To diagnose pancreatitis, other causes of the symptoms must be ruled out. A complete history is taken and a thorough physical exam, a complete blood count, chemistry panel and urinalysis are performed. Blood levels of two pancreatic enzymes, amylase and lipase, may be obtained. A more sensitive and specific test for pancreatitis, the fPLI (feline pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity) test is recommended. In addition, radiography (x-rays) and ultrasound can also help in making the diagnosis. A biopsy can result in a conclusive diagnosis, but is not commonly performed.

Pancreatitis can be a very unpredictable disease. In most cases, if the pancreatitis was mild, chances of recovery are good. In other cases, what appears to be a mild case may progress, or may be treated successfully only to have recurrences, sometimes severe. If there are other concurrent diseases such as diabetes mellitus, liver disease, or small intestine disease, the prognosis is more guarded.

Some animals develop chronic pancreatitis, which can lead to diabetes mellitus and/or pancreatic insufficiency, also called 'maldigestion syndrome.' In pancreatic insufficiency, the food is not digested properly. A cat with this disease often has weight loss. Treatment for pancreatic insufficiency is lifelong and expensive, but is possible. The cat's digestive enzymes are replaced through a product processed from pancreases of hogs and cattle which contain large quantities of the digestive enzymes. A change in diet with added nutritional supplements may also be necessary.

Acute pancreatitis can be a life-threatening condition, and early recognition and treatment can improve chances of recovery. Chronic pancreatitis is more common in cats. Common signs include lethargy, weight loss, and decreased appetite. Treatment is based on correcting the dehydration and maintaining proper fluid and electrolyte balances, controlling other symptoms and providing nutritional support.
While acute pancreatitis normally shows an elevated amylase, the amylase may be close to normal in chronic pancreatitis that is not active at the moment or time of testing.  (+ info)

Where can I find a doctor specializing in Chronic Pancreatitis in New York City?

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Looking for a gastroenterologist that specializes in Chronic Pancreatitis or pancreatic diseases, who is known to be an "expert" in this field. If you also know of someone in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, that would be great too.
There is a directory called "Best Doctors in New York." They should have it listed. Also, you might want to google 'doctors, new york city, pancreatic specialists.'  (+ info)

what is a treatment for Pancreatitis and Cerebral ?

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We have a 20 year old son with Cerebral Palsy who has been diagnosed with pancreatitis. He has had several episodes in the last several month. We are severely concerned because all the doctors cannot find what is causing it and what would be an appropriate course of action to treat it.
His doctor doesn't even know. What makes you think regular people will? Seek a second, third, forth opinion.  (+ info)

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