Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome usually begins by taking daily medications to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach, such as omeprazole, esomeprazole or pantoprazole, because pancreatic tumors, called gastrinomas, stimulate acid production, increasing the chances of having a gastric ulcer. For example.
In addition, your gastroenterologist may also recommend surgery to remove certain tumors, although this type of surgery is usually only indicated when there is only one tumor; in other cases, treatment may include:
- Tumors are usually benign and do not pose a high risk to the patient’s health; However.
- When tumors are malignant.
- The cancer can spread to other organs.
- Including the liver.
- And it is recommended to remove parts of the liver or undergo a transplant.
- To increase the patient’s chances of life.
The main symptoms of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome include
These symptoms can be confused with other gastric problems, such as reflux, for example, so your gastroenterologist may order diagnostic tests such as blood tests, endoscopy, or MRI to confirm the diagnosis and initiate appropriate treatment.
Here’s how to reduce excess acid and improve symptoms for: