Description
Pancreatitis is inflammation or infection of the pancreas. The pancreas, a gland located behind the stomach, releases the hormones insulin and glucagon and substances that help with digestion.
For more information, see the specific type of pancreatitis:
- Acute pancreatitis
- Chronic pancreatitis
Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
- Abdominal pain
- Chills
- Clammy skin
- Fatty stools
- Fever
- Mild jaundice
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Weakness
- Weight loss
- Vomiting
Tests & Diagnosis
See the specific type of pancreatitis for details.
Treatment
See the specific type of pancreatitis for details.
Preventions
See the specific type of pancreatitis for details.