- female
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been having gallstones and swelling in my pancreas, and the pain is really bad it goes from my back all the way to the front of my chest. The hospital doctor recommended surgery, but I'm really worried about it. Is surgery the only option, or are there other treatments I could try first? The pain is so severe, and I'm not sure what to do next.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
It's understandable to be worried about surgery, especially with the severe pain you're experiencing. While surgery is often recommended for gallstone pancreatitis, there are other treatment options, including a procedure called Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). ERCP is a procedure where a long, thin tube with a camera is inserted into your mouth and guided through your digestive tract to identify and remove gallstones that may be causing the pancreatitis.
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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