Does anyone know much about this? I'm refraining from google MD.
My Dad was admitted to hospital last night.
I know it can have a bit to do with gall stones... but other than that no idea. LOL
Has anyone suffered it? And how long would I expect him to be in hospital for?
the inflammation is extremely painful and can (and often is) triggered by a "rich" diet (especially if it's long term or a really big binge), and can be trigger by alcohol. hospital stay is usually just til the pain is managed and the levels in his blood start heading towards normal
chances are he'll be put on a very "safe" (bland) diet long term
my mum's dog has just had a bout of pancreatitis - he was a VERY sore and sad boy! his diet for two weeks was boiled chicken and rice... mightn't be much better for your dad!
I ended up in hospital in March last year with a pancreatitis attack. Mine ended up being due to my gall bladder and small stones causing a blockage. I was in hospital for a week, fasting for the first few days until things settled down and I had an op to remove my gall bladder then a liquid only diet, then moved onto bland food. From what I gather I've been pretty lucky and can eat any foods now without it affecting me.
I'm pretty sure there are a few girls here who have been through a similar thing and if you search on 'pancreatitis' you should find more posts and info.
Hope your dad is ok and it's nothing more sinister than a gall bladder attack causing this.
A good friend suffered with it for several years, in his case it was due to an undiagnosed genetic defect which is quite rare. Acute phases are as PPs have said, managed in hospital with fasting/ pain relief. I don't know much about the diet as my friend was a bit naughty and just tended to avoid eating as much as possible. Of course that lead to breaking out and eating heaps which usually lead to an attack.
It is excruciatingly painful and I have heard it is one of the most painful conditions you can have. for you and your poor dad. If your dad is in hospital they will be looking after him and telling him how he can manage it. In my friend's case he hasn't had an attack in about three years since they were able to do something for him that resolved the issue somewhat. Hopefully there is a solution for your dad's problem.
Thanks for your replies.
Well, dear old Dad has blood poisoning as well as whatever else they have yet to diagnose ( still confident it's pancreatitis, but thinking it's also gall stones and possibly something else).
He's not in a good way. He's very distant, had a temp of 41 degrees this morning with a low of 39.5 this arvo, had 8 drips in 14 hours, has had numerous tests... ultrasounds, xrays and a CT scan.
They haven't given us any definites yet. They want to keep him in for at least a week.
He's now having all liquids scrutinized (input and output).
He doesn't eat a high fat diet at all... he eats a brilliant diet and is very fit and only 49, so I think it's shocked everyone a bit. I'm yet to feel the affects of shock... Not feeling anything at the moment.
Hoping he starts improving soon, as he's gone downhill from last night.
Thanks for your replies. I'll let you know how he gets on.
xx
Oh hun, hang in there! I was in a bad way when I was admitted, I ended up in through emergency one night when I was out for dinner with some girlfriends. I had 2 lots of continuous drips for 72hrs (while I was fasting), so many blood tests it wasn't funny and at one stage I had about 5 dr's in checking on me because my lipaes (sp?) was so high the main dr had them run the test 3 times to check it!
He's in the best place he can be, getting round the clock care and having people constantly monitor him.
Oh hun that's no good but sometimes it's two steps forward one step back. I'll keep him and you in my thoughts.
I'm a bit attached to my pancreas, i had part of if taken out after a bad car accident I was in years ago so we've been through a bit. I have a nice big scar (27 stitches worth) down my tummy but really no major problems from the surgery. It was touch and go for a little while. It was 11 years ago and they have only gotten better with their techniques.
Still have you in my thoughts Nicky. I hope that you are feeling better about things. Dr's and Nurses don't like to panic ppl about what could possibly happen because if it doesn't then they get ppl upset about nothing and ppl tend to complain about that.
Sounds like he is still touch and go a bit but it all sounds positive. Suprised that they didn't have him on ab's! I take it they do now? Why do they think he is spiking a temp?
Thanks girls.
Went to visit today.... he's still having temp spikes but apparently that's to be expected until his bloods cald right down. They are getting better, but not quite there yet. He's having horrid back pain that they are not sure if it's related or not. Possibly a bone infection?? They still haven't really confirmed pancreatits.... his gall bladder and pancreas are inflammed/infected, but they said something like that's not where the infection started. He's still on AB's.... he's had about 8-9 litres now. LOL. They took him for a scan on his back today to see what's happening there to cause all his pain (he got 1 hr total sleep last night).
He was asleep when we got there today so we took Mum for a drink, but she was called back as he had an episode... temp went up a little, but he was just staring into space.... the hurse freaked and hit the fun button that causes everyone possible to rush to his room. Checked him right over including his heart, but he was ok. Glad I didn't see that.
Sometimes he seems like himself... back to normal seding my husband text message jokes. Then other times, he's just so sick.
They will not consider letting him home until he's had 48 hours clear of temp spikes.... but he had one this morning and I can't see him going home anytime this week.
It's like our own personal episode of house.
I just wanted to let you all know that my Dad has come home today. They think the infection started in his gall bladder ( nothing came up on back scans), so they want him back for some tests next week... but YAY!
He was just pottering around, even cooking dinner. He's just sick and tired of being on his back.
Mum's got a week off so far to take care of him, although it's going to be a few weeks before he starts feeling like himself.
Thank you all so much for your posts. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to me. It's been a crazy 8/9 days and I'm hoping that's the worst that happens with my family for a while.
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