Basic Info
Symptoms
The main symptoms is abdominal pain felt in the upper left side or middle of the belly area (abdomen. The pain: Is...
Causes
What exactly causes pancreatitis is not well known. It is thought that inactive substances (called enzymes) normally...
Tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam. This may show that you have: Fever; Low blood pressure; Rapid heart rate; Rapid...
Treatments
Treatment may involve: Pain medicines; Fluids given through a vein (IV; Withholding food or fluid by mouth to limit the...
Complications
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; Build-up of fluid in the abdomen (ascites; Cysts or abscesses in the...
Prevention
You may lower your risk of pancreatitis by taking steps to prevent the medical conditions that can lead to the disease:...
Doctor Specialties
Call your provider if: You have intense, constant abdominal pain; You develop other symptoms of acute pancreatitis.
Basic Info