Pancreatic Endotherapy Treatment in India

Michael Singh, a 58-year-old accountant and...

Michael Singh, a 58-year-old accountant and father of two, had always been healthy until a severe, burning upper abdominal pain began radiating to his back six months ago. It was worse after meals and accompanied by nausea. His primary care physician initially treated him for acid reflux, but when symptoms persisted and he began losing weight, he was referred to a gastroenterologist. A CT scan and endoscopic ultrasound revealed a pancreatic duct stricture and early chronic pancreatitis, likely due to a combination of genetic predisposition and past moderate alcohol use. His gastroenterologist, Dr. Chen, recommended pancreatic endotherapy, a minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to place a stent in the narrowed duct to improve drainage and relieve pressure. Michael was terrified; 'pancreas' sounded like cancer to him. The procedure itself, under sedation, was painless. He spent one night in the hospital for observation. The recovery at home involved a few days of a soft diet and mild soreness. Within two weeks, the debilitating pain had subsided dramatically. Emotionally, he moved from a state of fear and frustration about his unexplained illness to immense relief and optimism. He felt he had his life back and was deeply grateful for the precise, non-surgical solution.