hi thanks for the reply,
i have had a once or twice pains in the mid section of the stomach
had a gastroscopy once because it was very painful, so im not sure if they were acute attacks on the pancreas, the dr didnt seem too concerned of the raised amylais, will ask dr again about it.
Also have noticed that when i drink milk i somtimes get diahrea, for example my stools were getting better i have been off milk for a few weeks and sugar, i lost plenty of weight too, i drank milk last night and had pains and diahrea this morning, what could this suggest? that im allergic to milk maybe?
Have had a blood test for coeliac and came back negative, the hida test i was told will test the liver, gallbladder and the small intenstine.
im waiting for another test, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, if one has chronic prostratitis, then does this test pose a danger, as the drs only asked if ones got diabetes or taking blood thinning medication.
thanks again
With the presence of a greasy stool, studies should be done to check the pancreas, the gallbladder and the possibility of celiac disease among others. And witht he presence of a pale-colored stool, problems with the gallbladder and bile production/release should definitely be ruled out.
In order to progress to chronic pancreatitis, you would have had a number of episodes of acute pancreatitis before that. The symptoms of pancreatitis are so miserable, you would have known you were experienicng 'something.' Elevations in pancreatic enzymes should be checked out.
Probiotics are wonderful products. Many find they can help to bring bowel habit problems back into line, but they're no replacement for testing.
H. pylori can result in a number of uncomfortable symptoms, but a greasy stool and diminishment of stool color are not two of them.