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'''Pancreatitis''' |
'''Pancreatitis''' is an inflammation of the [[pancreas]]. It can cause mild to severe pain in the abdomen. |
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Revision as of 23:25, 24 January 2006
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Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. It can cause mild to severe pain in the abdomen.
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 two forms of pancreatitis, which are different in causes and symptoms, and require different treatment:
- Acute pancreatitis: One-time occurrence
- Chronic pancreatitis: Persists even after the cause has been removed