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"Hi everyone, I'm looking for help on something I'm not sure about. Does pancreatitis increase platelets? I'm a bit confused because I've heard that some people with pancreatitis can have low platelet count, while others have high platelet count. Can someone explain this to me? What might be...

I'm having trouble understanding what is going on with my pancreas. Has anyone experienced pancreatitis and can tell me if it will go away on its own? I'm really concerned about my health and I'm not sure what I should do. Does anyone have any advice or experience that could help me? I'd really...

I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users about a medical question I have. I recently read that pancreatitis can sometimes change the color of your urine, but I'm not sure if this is true. Has anyone here experienced this, or know if it is a valid symptom? I'm really interested in...

I'm looking for help understanding the connection between pancreatitis and urination issues. Recently I was diagnosed with pancreatitis, and my doctor mentioned that it can cause problems with urinating. I'm not sure what this means or how it could affect me. Can anyone provide insight into...

I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users. I was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and I'm wondering if abdominal pain is a common symptom. Does pancreatitis always have abdominal pain? If so, what type of pain is usually felt and what can I do to ease the discomfort? I'd really...

I'm looking for some help from other forum users. I've recently been diagnosed with pancreatitis and I'm wondering if it has any effect on my blood work. Does anyone have any experience with this, or information about it? I'm hoping to get some insight into this, as I'm not sure what to expect...

I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users. I'm recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I'm wondering if it has a tendency to keep coming back after treatment. I know that, like all cancers, it has the potential to recur, but I'm hoping to get some more information on the...

I am trying to learn more about MRI scans and the organs they can show. Does anyone know if an MRI of the pancreas can show the liver? I've heard conflicting reports and I want to make sure I'm getting the most accurate information. Does anyone have any experience with this type of imaging or...

I am suffering from pancreatitis and I have been wondering if lying down makes the pain worse? I've heard a lot of people say that it does, but I'm not sure if that's true.

I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users here. I'm interested in learning more about how inflammation affects the liver. I've heard that inflammation can be a cause of liver damage, but I'm not sure how true this is. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge on this subject? Does...

I'm looking for some help and advice. I recently had a blood test done and the results showed that my AST levels were high. I'm wondering if this is a sign of liver damage? Has anyone else had similar experiences? What did you do? What did you find out? Any advice or information would be very...

I'm wondering if having an autoimmune disease causes a weakening of the immune system. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm looking for any information on the subject - scientific evidence, personal experiences, or anecdotal stories - anything that can help me understand the connection between...

I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users. I'm concerned about an elevated lipase level that I recently found out about. Does this always mean pancreatitis? I'm trying to understand the implications of this result and what types of tests or treatments may be necessary. I'd love to hear...

I need help understanding if COVID-19 can cause autoimmune hepatitis. I'm not sure if there is a connection between the two and I'm curious to know if anyone has had any experience with this or has any information about it. Has anyone encountered this or know of any studies that have looked into...

I'm wondering if anyone can help me understand how COVID affects iron levels in the body. I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has had experience with this either personally or through a family member or friend. Does COVID have an effect on iron levels, and if so, what are some ways to...

"Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and I'm hoping someone can help me. I've recently been told I have chronic pancreatitis and I'm wondering if this can cause raised amylase levels. Does anyone have experience with this? Could you share what your experience has been and how it was managed? Any...

"Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for some help. I have a question about AST levels and whether they fluctuate daily. I know that AST levels can vary from person to person, but I'm wondering if they also vary from day to day. I haven't been able to find much information about...

I'm looking for help understanding the correlation, if any, between amylase levels and the severity of pancreatitis. I'm curious to know if high amylase levels can be a predictor of a more serious case of pancreatitis. Any insight or experience anybody has on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

I'm looking for help from anyone who has experience with a swollen pancreas. Does anyone know if it hurts? I recently found out I have a swollen pancreas and I'm worried about the pain that may come with it. I've heard it can cause a lot of discomfort, but I don't know what to expect. Is this...

I'm considering a Whipple procedure for a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and I'm wondering - do I need to get chemo afterwards? I know that everyone's situation is different and the right answer for me might be different than the right answer for someone else. I'm hoping to find some insight and...