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Pancreatitis
Definition
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It releases the hormones insulin and glucagon, as well as digestive enzymes that help you digest and absorb food.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
For more information, see the specific type of pancreatitis:
Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
- Abdominal pain
- Chills
- Clammy skin
- Fatty stools
- Fever
- Mild jaundice
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Weakness
- Weight loss
- Vomiting
Signs and tests
Tests that may be performed include:
- Abdominal x-rays
- Abdominal ultrasound or CT scans
- Blood and urine tests
See the specific types of pancreatitis for more information.
Treatment
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
Complications
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you have persistent abdominal pain or jaundice, with or without other symptoms.
Prevention
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
References
Banks PA, Freeman ML; Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology. Practice guidelines in acute pancreatitis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Oct;101(10):2379-400.
Frossard JL, Steer ML, Pastor CM. Acute pancreatitis. Lancet. 2008;371:143-152.
Owyang C. Pancreatitis. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 147.
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