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... Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the pancreas. The pancreas is an elongated, tapered gland, located behind the stomach, that secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon .
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000287.htm#Definition
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Provides information about acute and chronic forms of pancreatitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and available treatments. ... What is acute pancreatitis?
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digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/pancreatitis/
digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/pancreatitis/
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Acute pancreatitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. Depending on its severity, it can have severe complications and high mortality despite treatment. While mild cases are often successfully ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acute_pancreatitis
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Acute pancreatitis usually occurs as a result of alcohol abuse or bile duct obstruction. A careful review of the patient's history and appropriate laboratory studies can help the physician identify the etiology of the condition and guide management.
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www.aafp.org/afp/20000701/164.html
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Mild acute pancreatitis has a low mortality rate, but patients with severe acute pancreatitis are more likely to develop complications and have a much higher death rate. ... Acute pancreatitis is a reversible inflammatory process of the pancreas. Although the disease process may be limited to pancreatic tissue,
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www.aafp.org/afp/20070515/1513.html
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Learn about pancreatitis, an acute or chronic inflammation of the pancreas. The most common causes of pancreatitis are gallbladder disease or alcohol abuse. Symptoms range from mild to severe abdominal pain, nausea, fever, or rapid heartbeat. ... Acute Pancreatitis Symptoms...
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www.emedicinehealth.com/pancreatitis/page3_em.htm
www.emedicinehealth.com/pancreatitis/page3_em.htm
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Learn about pancreatitis, an acute or chronic inflammation of the pancreas. The most common causes of pancreatitis are gallbladder disease or alcohol abuse. Symptoms range from mild to severe abdominal pain, nausea, fever, or rapid heartbeat. ... Acute pancreatitis usually begins soon after the damage to the pancreas begins.
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www.emedicinehealth.com/pancreatitis/article_em.htm
www.emedicinehealth.com/pancreatitis/article_em.htm
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Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas that may be mild or life threatening but that usually subsides. ... Gallstones and alcohol abuse are the main causes of acute pancreatitis.
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