details of pancreatic cyst and its treatment

[abbas73]

what r the treatment and medications to overcome pancreatic cyst

[hispeedlady]

I had a pancreatic pseudocyst several years ago (and can you please explain *clearly* what the differece between a cyst and a pseudocyst is?? Draining vs. encapsulated?? is the closest I get as a layperson).

It was excruciatingly painful, radiating pain all over the place. As you say, it was drained under (minimal) local anasthetic - an odd but merely uncomfortable experience. I think about 1.5 litres of (fairly foul) fluid was removed. I had to lie still with a sandbag (!) on my stomach for a couple of hours and was then allowed home. Such relief! I went home on the bus feeling great!!

HOWEVER: within 4 hours the pain was back. Scan that same evening showed the same amount of fluid had already accumulated again... I was admitted and spent a week on a medical ward before they decided that surgery was the only option.

Major open abdominal surgery, a long scar... but no post-op complications. No food or drink for a while, sure - but being free from pain made that easy to deal with.

I have been home safe and sound for years now, only reminder is the scar itself.

[Helpers]

You need a drain for Pancreatic pseudocyst they'll do that under local anasthetic Check at University College London Hospital Opposite Warren Tube Station (Corner of Euston Road and Tottenham Court Road) They are Specialist for Pancreatitis Dr A Shanker and Dr C Imber at 7th Floor for inpatient

The UCLH switchboard is 0845 1555 000

Written Referrals:
University College Hospital
(Name of Consultant/ Speciality)
Referrals Contact Centre
250 Euston Road
Ground Floor North
London
NW1 2PG

(NB – All patient referrals formerly sent to The Middlesex Hospital sites, including Cleveland Street and Arthur Stanley House, should now be sent c/o the above address)
Useful numbers

    * General enquiries
      Tel: [phone]
      Fax: [phone] or 020 7380 6958

http://www.uclh.nhs.uk/GPs+healthcare+professionals/Clinical+services/General+Surgery/


you have to be patient with Pancreatic (no eating or drinking for longtime thats depend) NJ Tube up your nose for feeding etc...

I hope this Help?

[s123]

Please visit UK based "Pancreatitis Supporters Network" - google it.  Everything you need to know, and very friendly to boot.

[ibizan]

I am not sure about that onei s it alcohol related?due to pancreatitis from drinking?doctor would know!good internist or gastroenterologist!