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  • Chronic pancreatitis

    Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where repeated inflammation permanently damages the pancreas.

  • Acute pancreatitis

    Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time.

  • Chronic pancreatitis - Treatment

    Treatment for chronic pancreatitis aims to help control the condition and reduce any symptoms.

  • Acute pancreatitis - Treatment

    There's no specific treatment for acute pancreatitis, but for most people the condition gets better on its own within a week.

  • Acute pancreatitis - Symptoms

    The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe, dull pain around the top of your stomach that develops suddenly.

  • Acute pancreatitis - Prevention

    As acute pancreatitis is often caused by gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption, a healthy lifestyle can reduce your chances of developing the condition.

  • Acute pancreatitis - Diagnosis

    Because of the risk of serious complications, most cases of acute pancreatitis are diagnosed in hospital.

  • Acute pancreatitis - Complications

    Although most people with acute pancreatitis recover without experiencing further problems, severe cases can have serious complications.

  • Acute pancreatitis - Causes

    Most cases of acute pancreatitis are closely linked to gallstones and alcohol consumption, although the exact cause is not always clear.

  • Gallstones

    Gallstones can cause serious problems if they block a bile duct or move into another part of the digestive system.