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Thank you for the information Coachjwj. Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas which is near the small intestine/stomach and helps digest food by producing enzymes. It can certainly cause diarrhea, vomiting and sometimes abdominal pain. The goal of treatment is to prevent abscesses from forming with antibiotics and let the pancreas rest as much as possible so the inflammation goes down. This is why she was put on the bland diet and antibiotics. I'm not familiar with the antibiotic you've named but it's probably helping to some degree. Typically, pancreatitis resolves within in 2-4 days so this is a little unsual to linger for this period of time, especially with the appropriate treatment. I'm concerned that there might be something else going on such as intestinal parasites or an intestinal infection that requires a different antibiotic. I definitely think it would be best to have her rechecked and explore other possibilities. If that is not possible then make sure stays hydrated (even if she seems like she is drinking alot, more is better) by offering warm chicken broth if necessary. Sometimes it helps to put it on the food. You can also offer white rice and scrambled egg whites. A little plain yogurt may help with the diarrhea because the bacteria in it are very beneficial. If you have more questions please let me know.

Expert:	Christian K.
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Answered:	7/23/2009

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