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I'm looking for advice on whether a blood transfusion for anemia can help improve my health. Has anyone here had this procedure, and if so, did you notice any improvement in your symptoms? I'm interested in hearing about your experiences and any advice you may have on whether this is a good or...

I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users about whether or not antibiotics are necessary for pancreatitis. I've heard conflicting reports and I'm not sure what I should do. I have a family member who has been diagnosed with pancreatitis and I want to know if antibiotics are the right...

I'm anemic and I have to take iron supplements every day. I'm wondering if I have to take them forever or if there's a way to stop taking them eventually? Has anyone else here been in a similar situation? Can anyone give me advice on managing my anemia and eventually getting off iron...

I'm looking for some help from people who may have experience with liver inflammation and healing. Has anyone ever had their liver heal from inflammation? What course of action did you take? Any advice on what to do or not do to help the healing process would be greatly appreciated. What were...

"I'm looking for some help with understanding what it means to survive pancreatic removal. I've heard that it can be a difficult surgery with many risks, and I'm wondering if anyone here has gone through the process or knows someone who has. I'd like to hear about the experience and what the...

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and have a question that I'm hoping some of you may be able to answer. I was wondering if it's possible to see the pancreas on an ultrasound. I've read that certain types of ultrasounds can detect the pancreas, but I'm not sure if this is true or not. Does...

"I'm looking for help understanding the process of removing the pancreas for pancreatic cancer. Is it a viable option? What types of complications can arise from the procedure? Can the surgery be done laparoscopically? Are there alternatives to removing the pancreas? I'd really appreciate any...

I'm wondering if anyone can provide insight or advice about living with a non-functioning pancreas. I know that diabetes is one of the most common ailments associated with this condition, but I'm curious to know if there are any other issues that might come up and how people manage them. What...

I'm a bit concerned about my health and I was wondering if anyone has ever had experience with living with only 20% of their pancreas? I heard it is possible, but I don't know the full extent of it and the long-term effects it can have. Has anyone here ever gone through this or know of someone...

I have been recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I'm trying to figure out if it is possible to live a long life after such a diagnosis. I'm looking for advice and information from anyone who has had experience with this type of cancer or who has a family member who has had pancreatic...

I'm wondering if it's possible to have pancreatitis without knowing. I'm a little worried because I've been having some strange symptoms that seem to match the signs of pancreatitis. I can't find any information online about whether it's possible to not know you have it, so I'm hoping that...

I'm really hoping someone can help me with this - I'm worried that I may have pancreatitis but my amylase and lipase levels are both normal. Is it possible to still have pancreatitis? I'm completely unfamiliar with the condition and I'm not sure if there are other tests that need to be done. I'm...

I was recently diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and my doctor ordered some blood tests. I'm a bit confused as to what the results mean and if they will be normal with this condition. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and can provide some insight. Are there any specific tests...

I am struggling to understand whether it is possible to have acute pancreatitis with normal lipase levels. I have read some conflicting information online and I would really appreciate some help from people who have expertise and experience in this area. I have had some tests done and the lipase...

I'm looking for help about a medical question. Can anyone tell me if it's possible to get chronic pancreatitis without having acute pancreatitis first? I'm really worried because I'm experiencing some symptoms and I'm wondering if this could be related. I would appreciate any advice or insights...

I was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and I'm wondering if I can eat yogurt. Has anyone else with pancreatitis had any experience with eating yogurt? I'm wondering if it will make my condition worse or if it would be beneficial. Does anyone have any advice? I'm looking for any tips or...

"I was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and am trying to get a better understanding of what I can and can't eat. Can anyone help me out with this? Specifically, I'm wondering if I can eat banana with this condition. Are there any foods I should avoid or any tips for eating with pancreatitis...

I'm wondering if it is possible to be under anesthesia for 10 hours? Has anyone ever had an experience with anesthesia lasting this long? I am looking for information on the effects this could have on the body and any other potential risks. I would really appreciate any input from other forum...

I'm looking for information about whether or not ultrasound can detect acute pancreatitis. I've heard anecdotal evidence that it can, but I was hoping to get some more reliable information from people who might have more experience with it. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience they could...

I'm looking for help and advice about my pancreas health. Recently I have been having issues with my pancreas not functioning properly. Is there anyone out there who has experience with this or has knowledge on how I can get it working again? I'm really hoping to find a solution and would really...