Chronic pancreatitis, in of itself, is not
usually fatal, though it does have a
negative impact on life expectancy. When
chronic pancreatitis was first suggested
in my case (2000), I did extensive
research on the internet into how
pancreatitis affects life expectancy. I
could not come up with any good
information. I think this is because the
side effects, secondary diseases such
diabetes that will actually end your life.
The closest to an answer I found was
that chronic pancreatitis reduces your
life expectancy by 20%. Hope this
helps!!!
Reeann
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jewlzz2
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 6 Location: Peck, KS
My Husband Has Chronic Pancreatis! Posted: 04-22-05 23:41pm
I agree, the chronic pancreatitus can
bring on other problems that can make it
fatal. For example, my husband has
almost died 3 times in the 11 years he has
had this, well only diagnosed as this for
6 months, anyway, the 3 times he almost
died was from kidney failure due to
excessive vomiting brought on by flare ups
of the pancreatitus. I want to know
something myself though. He had his gall
bladder removed after it all started 11
years ago, they nicked his liver in the
process, I wonder if anyone else has had a
similair experience & I wonder if this
might have caused additional problems? :?
