Re: Stones in the pancreas

February 23, 2005

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From: " " <kitnplay2004@...>

Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 9:20 PM

Subject: Stones in the pancreas

>

> Hey all,

>

> Someone here earlier placed a post that kinda scared me. About the

> stones from the Gall Bladder. That sometimes when they are being

> flushed they can pass to the pancreas...is that true. I dont remember

> who it was, but it kinda scared me. They said they didn't want to

> flush and risk it getting stuck in the Pancreas, and having to risk

> going to the emergency room. Almost like they said it to scare us. I

> will look up the post. Has anyone ever had that happen to them. I'm

> sure a lot of people here are experienced flushers. To me the

> flushing sounds simple enough. But has anyone ever heard about this,

> and has this happened to anyone here.

>

Hi ,

The Gallbladder duct and the pancreatic duct empty into the small

intestine at virtually the same sight. It is possible to get a stone stuck

there at the end of the pancreatic duct. Obviously very dangerous if it

happens. Creates pancreatitis. Please do not let this scare you though;

the occurrence is extremely rare, to the point of being almost a non issue

in my book. Passing gallstones is a normal occurrence (hopefully) and

should be encouraged in every way possible. The above mentioned situation

gets dealt with if it develops but should not deter you from your path to

better health. Always, in all ways, -Dave

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