My friend is a 53 year old man with pancreatitis. He is in constant pain and has frequent attacks that last from 3 hours or more. He was tested, and says his lipase levels are off the charts high. What can he do to prevent this and get off of the many drugs he is taking for the pain?
Hello, Pancreatitis has happened when the enzyme of pancreas activate before they are released to the intestine and begin attacking in the pancreas itself. The cause if from alcoholism, gall stone, some kind of medication. You would experience nausea and vomiting, upper abdominal pain radiation to the back, abdominal distention, or fever increase heart rate. The management for mild acute pancreatitis is NPO (nothing by mouth) a couple of days to give your pancreas a chance of recovery and IV fluid for rely Chat Doctor.  Avoid alcohol or fat food, or smoking, and medicine that cause pancreatitis.  Pain relief medicine for mild pain we use paracetamol or Ibuprofen, for stronger pain relief we use codeine or tramadol.  If not better you should go to a specialist doctor to help you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.