Q: Which doctor should I consult if I have a suspected acute pancreatitis?
A: You could see a general surgeon or a gaster-enterologist.
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Q: Will a patient with acute pancreatitis require a nasal feeding tube?
A: It may be required if the patient has severe vomiting. Some hospitals also administer feed thru the nasal tube, others do not.
Q: What is celiac plexus block and when is it done foe a pancreatitis patient?
A: Those with chronic pancreatitis who have severe pain that does not respond to painkillers can be given a nerve block called celiac plexus block. This will block the pain fibers that cause pain in chronic pancreatitis. An anesthesiologist performs this procedure.
Q: Do all cases of acute pancreatitis lead on to chronic pancreatitis?
A: No, some of them subside completely.
