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 Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Gem Hospital Perungudi, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, 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.
Kolkata, India
72 Doctors
I'd been to three other doctors...
I'd been to three other doctors for this nagging pain and fatigue. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Latha at MGM was the first one who actually sat and listened, really listened, to everything I was saying. She ordered a specific test the others hadn't, and it turned out to be something quite rare. She explained it all to me in plain Tamil, drew diagrams on a notepad. I was scared, but she laid out a clear plan. It's been a long road, but I finally feel like we're getting somewhere.
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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