Pancreatitis

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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:

1. Acute pancreatitis
2. 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.