Pancreatitis is either chronic or acute, generally both the patient experiences severe pain.
Symptoms include:
acute - nausea and vomiting, rapid pulse, fever, tender abdomen.
chronic - all of the above and also including weight loss
Causes of pancreatitis include: alcohol abuse, genetic factors, abdominal trauma, increased levels of fats and calcium
Men are at more risk than women to develop pancreatitis and more often occurs in the black population.
Testing includes: blood work, CT, US
Treatment includes: alcohol control, medication for pain, dietary changes.
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