Hospitalised for severe issues with eating and digesting
What are causes and symptoms of pacreeas atrophy?
Could it explain severe problems tolerating food and severe reflux?
Would pancreas atrophy cause Constipation and motility issues? patient is 78 years old.
Pancreatic atrophy or fatty replacement is nonspecific, often due to senescent changes in elderly patients, less likely related to chronic pancreatitis or obesity. Your doctor may be decide to run additional lab tests if appropriate.