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Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas (a small organ located behind the stomach and below the ribcage) becomes permanently damaged from inflammation.
Articles for Pancreatitis, chronic
'No amount of fun is worth the pain of pancreatitis'
Stephanie Atts was diagnosed with pancreatitis when she was 24. She has given up drinking, but the condition still causes her pain.
Causes of chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is often related to long-term alcohol consumption, although no cause is identified in up to 2 in every 10 cases.
Complications of chronic pancreatitis
The damage to your pancreas due to chronic pancreatitis means that further problems are relatively common.
Diagnosing chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis can usually only be diagnosed by carrying out scans of the pancreas.
Introduction
Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes permanently damaged due to inflammation.
Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis
Repeated episodes of abdominal (tummy) pain are the most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis.
Treating chronic pancreatitis
Treatment for chronic pancreatitis aims to help control the condition and reduce any symptoms.
