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Can you ever drink alcohol again after pancreatitis?

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If you're diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, the most important thing you can do is to stop drinking alcohol. This should help with the pain, and stop your pancreas being damaged even more. ... With acute pancreatitis, even if it's not been caused by alcohol, you should avoid drinking completely for at least six months.
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How do you check your pancreas?

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Diagnosis
Tests and procedures used to diagnose pancreatitis include:
  • Blood tests to look for elevated levels of pancreatic enzymes
  • Stool tests in chronic pancreatitis to measure levels of fat that could suggest your digestive system isn't absorbing nutrients adequately
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scan to look for gallstones and assess the extent of pancreas inflammation
  • Abdominal ultrasound to look for gallstones and pancreas inflammation
  • Endoscopic ultrasoun
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Does your stomach gurgle with pancreatitis?

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People with mild acute pancreatitis should not eat until the pain goes away, bowel sounds (e.g., stomach grumbling and rumbling) become normal and appetite returns. ... Pseudocysts are common, appearing in up to 10% of those with acute pancreatitis. They may cause upper abdominal pain, a full feeling, nausea and vomiting.
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What does the pain from pancreatitis feel like?

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Acute pancreatitis usually begins with pain in the upper abdomen that may last for a few days. The pain may be severe and may become constant – just in the abdomen – or it may reach to the back and other areas. It may be sudden and intense, or begin as a mild pain that gets worse when food is eaten.
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Does pancreatitis affect bowel movements?

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Lack of enzymes due to pancreatic damage results in poor digestion and absorption of food, especially fats. Thus, weight loss is characteristic of chronic pancreatitis. Patients may notice bulky smelly bowel movements due to too much fat (steatorrhea). ... If the bile duct is narrowed, the patient may develop jaundice.
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What happens to the pancreas during pancreatitis?

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Pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes become activated while still in the pancreas, irritating the cells of your pancreas and causing inflammation. ... Scar tissue may form in the pancreas, causing loss of function. A poorly functioning pancreas can cause digestion problems and diabetes.
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