Pancreatic Elastase Treatment in India
About Pancreatic Elastase
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and simple stool sample collection.Highly specific marker for exocrine pancreatic function.Helps diagnose pancreatic insufficiency accurately.Guides effective treatment, such as enzyme replacement therapy.No special preparation or dietary restrictions required before the test.
Who is this surgery for?
- Unexplained chronic diarrhea or steatorrhea (fatty, foul-smelling stools).
- Suspected chronic pancreatitis or cystic fibrosis.
- Unexplained weight loss and nutritional deficiencies.
- Abdominal pain and bloating after meals.
- Monitoring pancreatic function in known pancreatic diseases.
- Evaluation of malabsorption syndromes.
How to prepare
- No fasting is required before the test.
- Inform your doctor about all medications, especially pancreatic enzyme supplements, which may need to be stopped 5-7 days prior.
- Collect a small stool sample in the provided sterile container as per instructions.
- Avoid contaminating the sample with urine or toilet water.
- Deliver the sample to the lab promptly, usually within 24 hours.
Risks & possible complications
- There are virtually no physical risks associated with stool sample collection.
- Potential for false-positive or false-negative results if sample is contaminated or improperly handled.
- Discomfort or embarrassment related to stool collection.
- Delay in diagnosis if the test result is inconclusive, requiring further investigation.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no recovery period as it is a non-invasive diagnostic test.
- Normal daily activities can be resumed immediately after sample collection.
- Follow up with your gastroenterologist to discuss the test results and any necessary treatment plans.
- If pancreatic insufficiency is diagnosed, you will be started on pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy with meals.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient test)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pancreatic elastase in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for pancreatic elastase in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, Manipal Hospital Baner, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform pancreatic elastase. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for pancreatic elastase compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Pancreatic Elastase in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing pancreatic elastase.
vijayawada, India
44 Doctors
Myra Jones, a 68-year-old retired school...
Myra Jones, a 68-year-old retired school librarian, had always been active and health-conscious. Over the past year, she experienced persistent, foul-smelling diarrhea, unexplained weight loss of 15 pounds, and constant fatigue that kept her from her beloved gardening and book club. Her primary care physician, suspecting malabsorption, referred her to a gastroenterologist. The specialist, noting her history and symptoms, recommended a stool test for Pancreatic Elastase to check for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), a condition where the pancreas doesn't produce enough digestive enzymes. Myra was relieved the test was non-invasive, simply collecting a stool sample at home. The result came back low at 95 mcg/g, confirming EPI. She was prescribed pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) capsules to take with meals. Within weeks, her diarrhea resolved, her energy returned, and she started regaining weight. Emotionally, Myra went from feeling anxious and 'wasting away' to empowered and hopeful, grateful for a simple diagnosis and effective treatment that gave her back her golden years.
Gastroenterologists for Pancreatic Elastase
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform pancreatic elastase and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 39 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
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Manipal Hospital Jaipur, Jaipur
- 26 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 22 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 19 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata
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Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
- 36 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 32 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore, Mangalore
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata