Accessory pancreas (patient information): Difference between revisions
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==How to know you have accessory pancreas?== | ==How to know you have accessory pancreas?== |
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What is accessory pancreas?
How do I know if I have accessory pancreas and what are the symptoms of accessory pancreas?
Some patients with accessory pancreas may not show any symptom. The disorder is revealed by other diseases such as diabetic, disorder of biliary tract or duodenum, or abdominal trauma or surgery. Other patients may have symptoms as the following.
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
Who is at risk for accessory pancreas?
- A family history of pancreatic disorders
- Alcohol abuse
How to know you have accessory pancreas?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for accessory pancreas?
Directions to Hospitals Treating accessory pancreas
Prevention of accessory pancreas
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/a/accessory_pancreas/intro.htm