Pancreatitis: Symptoms
Inflammation of the pancreas. Gallstones or alcohol abuse most often cause this condition. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Both forms are serious and can lead to complications.
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About Pancreatitis Symptoms
Acute pancreatitis usually begins with gradual or sudden pain in the upper abdomen that sometimes extends through the back. The pain may be mild at first and feel worse after eating. But the pain is often severe and may become constant and last for several days. A person with acute pancreatitis usually looks and feels very ill and needs immediate medical attention… More on Acute Pancreatitis Symptoms
Most people with chronic pancreatitis experience upper abdominal pain, although some people have no pain at all. The pain may spread to the back, feel worse when eating or drinking, and become constant and disabling. In some cases, abdominal pain goes away as the condition worsens, most likely because the pancreas is no longer making digestive enzymes… More on Chronic Pancreatitis Symptoms NIH – National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases