What is the treatment for acute pancreatitis?

Question

Hi doctor,

For the last two years, my liver function and my amylase and lipase readings have been quite different from usual. For liver, I tried Liv-52, but it did not help. Can you suggest some treatment to normalize the two organs? Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Amylase and lipase are part of digestive enzymes. Typical values may change for some conditions, like acute pancreatitis (sudden inflammation of the pancreas). The value of amylase and lipase increased in suspected pancreatitis. In this condition, the patient suffers from severe abdominal pain, vomiting, loss of appetite, and fever. If you have such issues, you need proper medications and rest rather than Liv 52 (Capparis spinosa, Cichorium intybus, Solanum nigrum, Terminalia arjuna, Cassia occidentalis, Achillea millefolium, Tamarix gallica). The probable diagnosis is pancreatitis and cholecystitis. It would be helpful if you do the following investigations: USG (ultrasound scan), abdomen, CT (computed tomography) scan, and LFT (liver function test). The differential diagnosis is abdominal pain, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), and cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder).

I suggest Avipattikar churna (Amla, Bibhitaki, Haritaki) 0.11 oz twice a day after meals. Sootashekhara rasa (Swarna Bhasma, Rajat bhasma, Shankh Bhasma) two tablets thrice a day after meals. Kamdudha ras (Mukta pisti, Pravala pisti, Mukta sukti pisti, Kapardika bhasma) one tablet twice a day after meals. Avoid spicy and fried junk foods. Quit smoking and drinking if you have these habits. Do regular meditation and pranayams like anulom-vilom, nadi shodhan, and bhramari. It would be best if you follow these steps and provide valuable feedback after one week of medications, along with your case details and suggested investigation reports.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.