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Q: Pancreatitis caused by gastric bypass surgery ?

asked by: ADDsbd on October 6th, 2009

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I had bypass surgery 4 yrs ago and now am suffering from elevated lipase, abd pain, and nausea. Are these two diagnosises related?

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Dr. Robert Wascher , MD

replied on November 1st, 2009

Unlikely, unless you are taking medications for your heart that have been associated with chronic pancreatitis.

Based upon the information that you have provided, it sounds as if you have chronic pancreatitis. The most common causes of pancreatitis include: alcohol intake, gallstones, elevated fat in the blood (triglycerides), and some medications. In many cases, however, no cause can be identified for bouts of pancreatitis (idiopathic pancreatitis).

A referral to a GI specialist is probably appropriate at this time.

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

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