What are the Treatment Options for Pancreatitis? | Q&A

Vikesh Singh, MD, Johns Hopkins gastroenterologist, explains medical management and surgical treatment options for pancreatitis patients.

Questions answered:
1. Describe what you do. (0:11)
2. What is chronic pancreatitis treated? (0:30)
3. What if medical therapy isn't working? (1:26)
4. Are there any new options for treating pancreatitis today? (1:42)
5. What patients could benefit from auto islet transplant? (2:26)
6. Why should someone come to Johns Hopkins for pacreatitis treatment? (2:51)

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[nickloks]

I had acute pancreatitis and intermittent fasting 18/6 as well as periodic extended 48hr-72hr fasts totally reversed it!

[hannahking]

My Dad has had reoccurring pancreatitis for 2 years now. They wont give him enough for pain to get him through 2 weeks then he is back in the emergency room. I have heard pain wont kill you but i watched my Dad lose at least 70 pounds and age 20 years in a very short period of time. Not surprised because i had a seizure due to pain from a kidney stone and they sent me home for nothing for pain and to tend to 3 kids by myself. I would have been happy with Ibuprofin or something but got nothing. I only hope there are more good doctors like you out there. Thank you for the knowledge to help my Dad out.

[sagarthandan]

This video was posted 9 years ago ... I hope there alot of improvement now then 9 years before

[thethchamber]

I bet this man could present a taco bell menu like its 5 start dining

[hineighbor]

Was just in the hospital for four days with pancreatitis. I got morphine at night so I could sleep. Good times.

[germaan_]

I was in the hospital 8 times because of pancreatitis and I'm barely 16 😢

[jerededmons]

I've had severe recurring acute pancreatitis several times over rthe last 4 years, I was told (even when they tested and proved pancreatitis) that I was just seeking drugs.. so now I just try to diet And hydrate.. but its not enough.. its so painful I go down for days feeling like I'm dying.

[saladfingers.]

I just feel so weak now. I can barely eat, and exercise is so difficult. Even light walking. I feel like my muscles have atrophied.

[shanthiankaiah]

Hi Sir Good evening I have pancreatitis😭😭😭😭😭😭 more than 10 year, 1 week back I have pain again, so much, I can't tollrate that pain sir 1 week back I did (Endoscopy wid USG ) like inside they did Endoscopy with USG😭😭😭 Sir Diagnosis Like Chronic pancreatitis, 😭😭😭😭😭💔 Sir I want complete treatment pls give any solution for me really I feel bad and bad because this pain very, ,,I can't tell in words Sir plss Sir give one complete solution When coming pain They are giving only pain killer How many times can I take pain killer Sir pls give one , solution for me Pls Sir this is Humble request Sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[mishra]

Sir what to do if ct scan findings are of acute necrotizing pancreatitis(necrosis 60%)
2. Mild hepatosplenomegaly.
3.thrombosis of portal vein.
4.minimal ascites.
5.minimal bilateral pleural effusion with subsegmental atelectasis.
Modified CTSI score is 8.

[agelrud]

Superb !  Very helpful and informative.

[bechayramos]

If only i could go to John Hopkins Hospital, maybe i will have a nice and advance treatment of my pancreatitis. But sadly, I am too far from there, here I am in Italy and the treatment is not as advance as the US.

[aminjouali]

Hi dr I have pain in the middle of my chest just under the rib cage that radiates to my lower back and sides never all at ones it's one or the other do you know what it could be?

[mateenmateen]

I am also suffer from this disease but now l am completely fit

[shubhamsehra]

Hey sir m 23 of age
And I came to know that m suffering from pancreatitis I just don't know it is acute or chronic regarding to my first treatment. Doctor do a operate and put a stunt near by pancreatic duct I don't know of which metal now after 4 years m having some problems regarding digestion some doctor say they use to remove that stunt after 6 months but the doctor treat me first said no it will be in for life time. So now what should I do ?

[clavanya]

Hello sir,
My husband age 34 also suffering from acute on chronic pancreatities since 2013 November and now he got diabetes and greesy stools from November 2018. We run around the hospitals and tired with this problem and he is a non alcoholic person. We are soo tired with this plzz help us doctor all examination are done and in some cases they said that due to calcification they said but they are giveing same medication. Now from January 2019 we started homeopathy medicine but lots of people and kids are suffering from this incurable issues. Sooo plzzz help us from thissss plzzzz. I just want a solution doctor

[shamszoha]

🤔Who are the Best Doctor for Chronic Pancreatitis available at DELHI (India) ❓

[stantonlong]

when I first found out about my pancreatitis, I was in the hospital for a little over a month. ...so painful!! but I do have a problem with drinking tho, I'm always having trouble with pain. so, is impossible for me to have any pain meds....suck so bad. dreading my next attack. ...

[vasimmalli]

Sir my brother suffered by suggestive narcotic pancreatitis from 20 days sir plz give him relief idea from this

[bigbang_bigbang]

Has anyone of you had pancreatitis or gallstone bladder and didn't undergo any surgery? I know someone which is very close to me and can't afford any surgery, I hope he won't be in a critical situation :(