Pancreatitis, Internal Medicine FAQ

Abdominal heat flow Hello, Doctor. About a week ago, I experienced a warm sensation in the middle-left area of my abdomen (slight warmth and mild pain when pressed). I have noticed an increase in flatulence and burping. Four days ago, I visited a doctor who prescribed medication ...

Elevated IgG4 levels? Hello, doctor. For over a year, I have been experiencing unexplained dull pain in my back, and rehabilitation has not shown significant improvement. I have undergone X-rays and tests related to ankylosing spondylitis, all of which returned normal results. Oc...

Low lipase levels in blood? I just saw that in my previous blood test, the lipase level was marked in red, showing only 8. Could you tell me if there is a problem with this result?

Gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a problem where I vomit after eating, regardless of whether I am full or not. This has become more severe over the past two years, to the point where I often cannot control it; there have been instances where I s...

Sharp pain in the upper left abdomen? The occasional sharp pain in the upper left abdomen that worsens with breathing and varies in frequency, sometimes occurring infrequently and other times more frequently, and that gradually subsides after a bowel movement, could be attributed...

Kidney problems Hello, Doctor Wu. I would like to ask, around noon today, I experienced pain in my right kidney. It hurts when I squat down and when I get back up. My job involves standing and squatting to pick things up. In mid-February of this year, the clinic conducted blood a...

Sudden abdominal pain? Doctor, I suddenly felt a burning pain in my stomach after dinner last night. I noticed I gained weight, and it hurt a lot when I lay down to sleep, but it was more tolerable when I was standing. I drank some milk, which helped ease the pain and allowed me ...

The CEA level is 17.78? Hello Doctor, five years ago I was hospitalized due to duodenal obstruction and was found to have a 4.5 cm benign cyst in the tail of the pancreas. I underwent surgery to remove the affected part of the pancreas that same year, and I was hospitalized for 3...

High ketone bodies in urine? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I recently had two urine ketone tests in April and mid-July, both showing positive results. I also regularly monitor my blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c levels, which are normal. Previously, I underwent an ERCP due to bile duct stones...

Chest pain Recently, I have experienced occasional chest pain, a condition that hasn't occurred for a long time. The most severe episode happened during my middle school years when I suddenly felt chest pain and difficulty breathing while asleep. I quickly drank some water, ...

Blood sugar issues Dear Dr. Hsiao, I have been concerned about my blood sugar levels since my health check in 2004, when my fasting blood glucose was 100. I only started medication in 2015, but my weight has decreased from my usual 38 kg to the current 34 kg. For the past ten ye...

Diabetes Consultation Doctor, there are many causes of diabetes. I heard that pancreatitis can also lead to diabetes. If blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c levels are both very high, can we directly conclude that it is type 2 diabetes? Does this mean it cannot be caused by pancreat...

Severe abdominal pain? Hello, I would like to ask about my mother's abdominal pain that has lasted for over a month. She has visited multiple hospitals and undergone various tests, including X-rays, gynecological exams, CT scans, blood tests, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ev...

Elevated levels of IgG and IgG4 immunoglobulins? Hello Doctor: My father had blood tests in the pancreatic department showing elevated levels of IgG: 1910 and IgG-4: 238. The pancreatic specialist advised us to consult a rheumatologist to determine the cause of the elevated globu...

excuse me? Dear Dr. Hsiao, I suddenly experienced intermittent abdominal pain (below the navel) in the middle of the night, which was severe enough to cause a fever, accompanied by symptoms of belching and nausea. I went to the hospital for blood tests, and it seems that my prol...

Please provide the content you would like Hello, I would like to ask you: Besides glycosuria, what other diseases could cause a sudden increase in blood glucose levels? A month ago, my fasting blood glucose levels after 8 hours were between 90 and 106, but in the past week, they ...

Passing oil during flatulence or bowel movements? Hello Doctor: I sometimes experience oily discharge during gas or bowel movements, approximately once every month or two. I have undergone tests for stool and blood at the hospital, and the results were normal. The doctor only adv...

Individuals with hyperlipidemia should pay attention to the following aspects in their daily lives: 1. **Dietary Choices**: Adopt a heart-healthy diet that is low in saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol. Focus on consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean prote...

Why has there been chest pain two to three times in the past month? I have been experiencing unexplained chest pain at times. Could you please tell me what might be causing this? I'm not sure if it's an issue with my thoracic cavity or my heart. This has been happening ...

Diet for Pancreatitis Hello Dr. Yang, I am a chronic pancreatic cancer patient. Due to my job, I often have to socialize, and I try to avoid it as much as possible, but sometimes it's unavoidable to have a few drinks. During these occasions, what type of alcohol should I cho...