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Reportedly dealing with a bout of pancreatitis
- Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who was hospitalized on Tuesday, is reportedly dealing with a bout of pancreatitis. TMZ first reported on Wednesday that the musician, 46, was rushed to the hospital due to pancreatitis, which doctors believe was triggered by a recent colonoscopy.
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Jul 2, 2022 · In an Instagram story Saturday, Barker, 46, said he was feeling “much better” after a “life threatening” bout with pancreatitis. “I went in for an endoscopy Monday feeling great. But after...
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Jul 2, 2022 · They called 911 and he was rushed to the hospital. After speaking with Travis and running several tests, doctors said Travis is suffering from pancreatitis." In a statement to ET, Shanna...
Jul 2, 2022 · Barker, 46, said the removal damaged a pancreatic drainage tube. "This resulted in severe life threatening pancreatitis," he said. Pancreatitis is the severe inflammation in his pancreas , a...
Jul 4, 2022 · Travis Barker is on the mend after experiencing symptoms of "life threatening" pancreatitis. In a series of tweets over the weekend, the musician told his followers that he went in for an endoscopy Monday night -- but after dinner, he experienced painful symptoms. Travis Barker visits the Young Hollywood Studio in Los Angeles, Oct. 9, 2017.
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- Can You Get Pancreatitis from A Colonoscopy?
- Other Causes of Pancreatitis—And How The Condition Is Treated
- Colonoscopies Are Still Necessary For Cancer Screening
A colonoscopyis a procedure during which a doctor examines your rectum and colon through a colonoscope—a flexible tube with a light and camera at the end. The purpose of the procedure is to look for any abnormalities in the lower gastrointestinal tract, such as inflamed tissue, ulcers, polyps, or cancer. Colonoscopies are considered safe, standard ...
There are few different factors that can cause pancreatitis—mainly gallstones (usually acute pancreatitis) and heavy alcohol use (usually chronic pancreatitis). "Both of those two things account for over 80%–90% of the causes of pancreatitis in the country," said Dr. Agarwal. "And there are hundreds of thousands of pancreatitis [cases] that happen ...
"Colonoscopy has been shown time and again to prevent colon cancer [and] remove polyps that may turn into cancer," said Dr. Agarwal. "So colonoscopy is a very important exam and is considered part of health preventative services that most Americans should undergo." The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the American Cancer Society bot...
Jul 1, 2022 · Travis Barker, an American musician and drummer for the rock band Blink-182, was hospitalized on June 28 with pancreatitis, TMZ first reported. The musician had endured “extreme stomach pain ...
Jul 2, 2022 · A source told PEOPLE he was suffering from pancreatitis, an inflammation of the organ that aids in digestion and regulating blood sugar. "He was complaining of cramps,"...
