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Pancreatitis

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Pancreatitis
The pancreas and surrounding organs
Medical specialty
Symptoms
ComplicationsInfection, bleeding, diabetes mellitus,[1] pancreatic cancer, kidney failure, breathing problems, malnutrition[2]
DurationShort or long term[1]
Causes
Risk factorsSmoking[3][4]
Diagnostic methodBased on symptoms, blood amylase or lipase[5][1]
TreatmentIntravenous fluids, pain medication, antibiotics[1]
Frequency8.9 million (2015)[6]
Deaths132,700 (2015)[7]

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a large organ behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and a number of hormones.[8]

There are two main types, acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis include pain in the upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting.[1] The pain often goes into the back and is usually severe.

The most common causes of acute pancreatitis are gallstones and heavy alcohol use.[1]

Other animals

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Fatty foods may cause canine pancreatitis in dogs.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "Pancreatitis". niddk.nih.gov. August 16, 2012. Archived from the original on 7 March 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  2. "Patient Care & Health Information > Diseases & Conditions: Pancreatitis". Mayo Clinic. 4 June 2022.
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  8. "Symptoms of pancreatitis: signs, where it hurts, how to treat". 7 December 2020.
  9. Calderone J (July 30, 2016). "8 Toxic Foods for Dogs". Consumer Reports. Archived from the original on February 11, 2017.
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