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Articles for Pancreatitis, acute
Causes of acute pancreatitis
Most cases of acute pancreatitis are closely linked to gallstones and alcohol consumption, although the exact cause is not always clear.
Complications of acute pancreatitis
Although most people with acute pancreatitis recover without experiencing further problems, severe cases can have serious complications.
Diagnosing acute pancreatitis
Due to the risk of serious complications, most cases of acute pancreatitis are diagnosed in hospital.
Introduction
Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time.
Preventing acute pancreatitis
As acute pancreatitis is often caused by gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption, a healthy lifestyle can reduce your chances of developing the condition.
Symptoms of acute pancreatitis
The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe, dull pain around the top of your stomach that develops suddenly.
Treating acute pancreatitis
There's no specific treatment for acute pancreatitis, but for most people the condition gets better on its own within a week.
