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Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the pancreas. The pancreas is a long gland, located behind the stomach, that secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon .
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Symptoms
Nausea and vomiting; Sweating; Anxiety; Fever; Mild jaundice. Additional symptoms that may be associated with this dise...
Causes
The chief causes of acute pancreatitis in adults are gallstones, other gallbladder (biliary) disease, and alcohol use. ...
Tests
General examination may show fever, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate or rapid respiratory rate. Tests that show rel...
Treatments
Treatment is aimed at supportive measures such as fluid replacement by intravenous (IV) infusion, pain relief, and with...
Complications
Low blood pressure; Heart failure; Kidney failure; ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome; Ascites(accumulation of f...
Prevention
Prevention of acute pancreatitis is associated with prevention of the disorders that cause it: Do not abuse alcohol; Us...
Doctor Specialties
Call your provider if intense, constant abdominal pain is present, or if other symptoms suggestive of acute pancreatiti...
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