i ve been off work with having gallstones and pancretitshow long should i stay off . its been 3 mths now ,am still feel rough and awaitng to have my operation .i just need a answer .please.
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Hi! Well if the pain is too strong you should definitely stay off work. Gallstones can cause pancreatitis and they usually require surgical removal. Ultrasound or a CAT scan can detect gallstones and can sometimes give an idea of the severity of the pancreatitis. When gallstone surgery can be scheduled depends on how severe the pancreatitis is. If the pancreatitis is mild, gallstone surgery may proceed within about a week. More severe cases may mean gallstone surgery is delayed for a month or more. After the gallstones are removed and inflammation goes away, the pancreas usually returns to normal and then you can go back to work.
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