8. Giant Pancreatic Pseudocyst

8. Giant Pancreatic Pseudocyst

I have had a giant pancreatic pseudocyst for a year and a half. During this time, I haven't felt any discomfort, so I haven't undergone surgery. This year, I've been busy with work and often drink beverages. I accidentally noticed I've been losing weight, and my fasting blood glucose level is 15 mmol/L. The doctor prescribed metformin, and now my fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels are normal. In my case, will I need to take medication for the rest of my life?

Answer: Pancreatic pseudocysts are the result of chronic pancreatitis, indicating that you once suffered from chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatitis varies greatly from person to person; most cases involve pain in the left upper abdomen, sometimes even severe pain, while a small portion of chronic pancreatitis presents with mild pain. However, the pathological process continues silently within the body, eventually leading to the formation of a pseudocyst. If there are no symptoms, no treatment is necessary; maintain a light diet for life to prevent local inflammation from recurring. Diabetes and pancreatic pse

January 9, 2014