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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 . |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Anxiety; Fever; Mild jaundice; Nausea and vomiting; Sweating. Other symptoms that may occur with this disease: Abdomi...
Causes
The main causes of acute pancreatitis in adults are: Alcohol use; Gallbladder (biliary) disease; Gallstones. Other ca...
Tests
An examination may show: Fever; Low blood pressure; Rapid heart rate; Rapid breathing (respiratory) rate. Tests that ...
Treatments
Treatment is aimed at supportive measures, such as: Relieving pain; Replacing fluids by intravenous (IV) infusion; Wi...
Complications
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; Build-up of fluid in the abdomen (ascites; Cysts or abscesses in the pancr...
Prevention
To protect against acute pancreatitis, prevent the disorders that cause it: Avoid aspirin when treating a fever in ch...
Doctor Specialties
Call your provider if: You have intense, constant abdominal pain; You develop other symptoms of acute pancreatitis.
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