“Can pancreatitis affect bowel movements?”
I have pancreatitis and diarrhea. Can pancreatitis affect bowel movements?
3 Answers
GastroenterologistGastroenterologist
Absolutely Malfunction of any organ as important as the pancreas will affect the proper function of any part of the body metabolism
Yes, you can have diarrhea due to a pancreatic problem.
Usually not but it depends. Acute pancreatitis usually has no effect on bowel movements. But advanced chronic pancreatitis can cause diarrhea.
