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Acute pancreatitis is swelling(inflammation) of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. |
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Symptoms
Abdominal pain that is greatest in the upper abdomen (upper left quadrant or upper middle of the abdomen) Is persis...
Causes
The main causes of acute pancreatitis in adults are:.Alcohol use Gallbladder(biliary) disease Gallstones.Certain medi...
Tests
An examination may show:FeverLow blood pressureRapid heart rate Rapid breathing (respiratory) rateTests that show rel...
Treatments
Treatment is aimed at supportive measures, such as:Relieving painReplacing fluids by intravenous (IV) infusionWithhol...
Prevention
To protect against acute pancreatitis, prevent the disorders that cause it:.Avoid aspirin when treating a fever in ch...
Doctor Specialties
You have intense, constant abdominal pain You develop other symptoms of acute pancreatitis.
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