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Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis
is
inflammation
of the
pancreas
. The pancreas is a large organ behind the
stomach
that produces
digestive enzymes
. There are two main types,
acute pancreatitis
and
chronic pancreatitis
. Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis include
pain in the upper abdomen
,
nausea
and
vomiting
. The pain often goes into the back and is usually severe. In acute pancreatitis a
fever
may occur and symptoms typically resolve in a few days. In chronic pancreatitis weight loss,
fatty stool
, and
diarrhea
may occur. Complications may include infection, bleeding,
diabetes mellitus
, or problems with other organs.
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