Medical question !!!?

Question

My dad last summer while i was in Quebec got sick and went to the hospital.. He had to stay at the hospital for 2 weeks because he had pancriatitis ( dont know how to spell that ) When he got out of the hospital they said he had to eat right or he would get seriously sick. Its about a year later, and hes getting the same feeling, and its getting worse. I told him to go to the hospital, but he doesnt think he should go yet, what do i do ? !

*** Also My dad has had a drill go through his thumb, and had a corner of his thumb cut off, but he still hasnt cry at that kind of stuff ! And now hes in pain that hes about to cry, which is making me scared. Please help me !

Answer 1

There is not much you can do. Pancreatitis is very painful and serious. When it get to the point of no return he will know it - although, the longer he waits the more difficult it is to cure and the more serious the situation - he can cause his other organs to fail. As for his other injury, he is risking infection and he is fully aware of this.

Answer 2

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas.  Spicy foods, fried foods, and caffeine will aggravate it.  If he is in immense pain he needs to go to the ER, possibly be admitted to the hospital for IV antibiotic therapy.  He should not eat anything, just clear liquids.    

Answer 3

Pancreatitis is often painful.

If pancreatitis is the cause for the pain (which he will only know by going to the doctor) then he probably has what is known as Chronic Pancreatitis.  This is where it can come back many times in his lifetime.

It is very important for him to see a doctor as it can be signs of not just Pancreatitis (which is life-threatening) but also other potentially deadly problems.  

I'm not sure what you can do at this point but if he becomes unconscious or anything of that related manner, dial 911 immediately.

Answer 4

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