Acute pancreatitis

 
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Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation or irritation of the pancreas, a long digestive organ located beneath the liver. The pancreas secretes hormones that regulate blood sugar as well as digestive enzymes that are activated in the intestines; in acute pancreatitis, the enzymes are released prematurely and begin to attach the organ itself. Smoking, alcoholism, and digestive duct obstructions such as gallstones are common causes of acute pancreatitis. Symptoms include severe upper abdominal pain that gets worse after eating and cannot be relieved by changing position; upper abdomen that is tender to touch; and nausea or vomiting. SEE: ... MORE



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