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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Causes The most common causes of pancreatitis are gallstones and frequent and excessive consumption of alcohol (80% of cases), and less common causes are drugs or medication. The onset of pain in the abdomen region usually occurs within a day of binge drinking or eating a large meal. Sufferers often feel better in 2 to 3 days if they abstain from food and liquids. Types There are three forms of pancreatitis, which are different in causes and ...
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Complications
... Severe cases of acute pancreatitis may lead to a number of complications: Infection. A damaged pancreas may become infected with bacteria that spread from the small intestine into the pancreas. Signs ...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Severe acute pancreatitis usually requires a hospital stay. If you have complications, you may be admitted to the intensive care unit. Treatment goals include controlling the pain, allowing the pancre...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... Chronic pancreatitis may leave you with lifelong signs and symptoms, such as pain and malabsorption of certain nutrients. However, most people with acute pancreatitis recover completely. But even if y...
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