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Hello doctor,
My mother is 62 yr old diabetic for 12 yrs and had digestion issues for a long years.. earlier gerd was suspected and she was on ppi.. since two yrs she started having muscle loss but not much of weight.. Then we took a CT scan with contrast which had the following impressions:
completely atrophic pancreas with fatty replacement of the pancreatic parenchyma.Dilated pancreatic duct(7mm) with large chunky calculi within the duct in the neck.
Al blood test with liver function are normal.
Then further we took a MRCp and endoscopy attached are her reports..
Kindly advise if it could be treated through homeo
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Homoeopathic medicines will definitely help you to treat with out any side effects Detailed case history is needed to give proper treatment and guidance Kindly consult through practo app
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Thank you for sharing a detailed case.
From a homeopathic perspective, even in chronic and degenerative conditions like pancreatic atrophy with ductal calculi, we can aim to provide symptomatic relief, improve quality of life, and possibly slow further degeneration.
While structural changes may not be reversed, the associated symptoms such as:
Indigestion
Bloating
Nutrient malabsorption
Fatigue and muscle loss
can often be addressed with sime good remedies.
Also, homeopathy may help reduce the need for continuous PPI use and improve appetite, digestion, and energy levels over time.
However, I strongly recommend parallel monitoring with a gastroenterologist or endocrinologist to assess pancreatic function, enzyme levels, and nutritional markers, especially since the pancreas is fully atrophic and the calculi may increase risk for complications.
If you have any other concerns or want to explore treatment options, I’d be happy to see you for a consultation.
~Dr.Likhitha
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