I've been dealing with pancreas pain for the last six months and now my doctor says I need critical surgery They found multiple stone clouds in my pancreatic duct with the biggest one at 1.2 cm What does this mean for me and what are my options

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Multiple stones in pancreatic duct can block enzymes‚ÄîERCP or surgery like Puestow procedure may be needed; early treatment prevents pancreatitis flare.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I drank some spoiled sweet lassi a few days ago, and I've had diarrhea every day since. Now, it's also starting to really hurt when I go to the bathroom and I'm worried about what's going on. What should I do?

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What are the best medication options to dissolve a 78 mm gallstone without surgery and how long would I need to take them Also what foods or substances should I avoid during this treatment

Large gallstones like 78 mm don‚Äôt dissolve well; ursodiol can help in small stones‚Äîavoid fatty foods, alcohol, and fried items.

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I've been having trouble with my stomach not getting clean in the mornings, and it's making me feel really uncomfortable all day. There's this constant feeling of nausea and my stomach just feels off with a lot of gas. What could be causing this and how can I fix it?

For your symptoms, you can try taking Pantoprazole along with Domperidone. Additionally, you can take Simethicone for gas relief.

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