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Chronic pancreatitis can present as episodes of acute inflammation in a previously injured pancreas, or as chronic damage with persistent pain or malabsorption. Patients with chronic pancreatitis can present with persistent abdominal pain or steatorrhea, as well as severe nausea. Some patients with chronic pancreatitis often look very sick, while others don't appear to be...

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strange sensation

RenneG
RenneG
Hi All, I just had an abdominal ultrasound. I have a strange pressure feeling right at my xyphoid process (bottom of your sternum.. where your bottom ribs meet). It is right between my breasts. My bra strap is very irritating over the area. I find myself pully my bra lower because it is so irritating. I don't have any pain.. just a pressure type feeling. My stools are colicky goings from floating and pale... to diarrhea.. to constipation. Do any of you have symptoms similar to this? I have Sjogrens Syndrome and have read that primary biliary cirrohisis is a complication but didn't know if this fits because I really don't feel pain.. it is more discomfort.

Thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
Renne: I'm new to this site, but the pain/sensation you are experiencing could mean you are the initial stages of pancreatitis. If it develops into pain, akin to that of a gallbladder attack, get to an ER immediately and ask them to test your amylase and lipase enzyme levels, as elevated enzymes will confirm such a diagnosis.

Not trying to worry you, it may pass. This used to happen to me. However, do not overlook it too long. If it's truly pancreatitis, you need IV fluids and pain meds. They will take you off food and water until enzyme levels return to almost normal. You may start to become nauseous as well.

Do NOT eat any fat, do not eat red meat, limit all protein and carbs right now. Essentially, eat veggies and drink water. NO ALCOHOL or caffeine at all. Hope you feel better.
Paula1960
Paula1960
I had a stone lodge in my biliary duct and had symptoms similar to what you describe. I had the systems several months before the duct became completely blocked. I only experience pain when the duct was completely blocked -- before that it was just discomfort, nausea and diarhea after eating (but only after breakfast and lunch).