Pancreatitis Treatment in India

Aadya Nair, a 42-year-old software project...

Aadya Nair, a 42-year-old software project manager and mother of two, had been struggling with recurrent episodes of severe upper abdominal pain for over a year. The pain, often radiating to her back, was frequently triggered by meals. Initially dismissed as severe indigestion, it began to significantly impact her ability to work and care for her family. After an episode landed her in the ER with vomiting and a fever, a CT scan revealed necrotizing pancreatitis with a walled-off pancreatic necrosis. Her surgical gastroenterologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that the dead tissue was a source of persistent infection and inflammation, preventing healing. He recommended an endoscopic necrosectomy, a minimally invasive procedure to drain and remove the necrotic debris. Aadya was terrified; the word 'surgery' conjured images of major operations and long recoveries. The procedure itself, performed under sedation, involved Dr. Mehta using an endoscope to access the necrosis through her stomach wall, draining infected fluid and removing dead tissue. The recovery was challenging, involving a temporary feeding tube and a strict, gradual return to a low-fat diet, but the relentless pain began to subside. Six months later, Aadya is back at work full-time and can enjoy meals with her family again, albeit with careful dietary modifications. Her emotional journey moved from fear and frustration at her declining health to profound relief and a renewed appreciation for her strength and support system.