Overview
Inflammation of the pancreas causing severe abdominal pain, vomiting and digestive complications.
Symptoms
Symptoms vary by patient and may include pain, bloating, vomiting, bowel habit changes, bleeding, jaundice or weight loss.
Causes
Causes may include infection, inflammation, lifestyle factors, autoimmune disease, gallstones, metabolic disease or structural abnormalities.
Prevention
Early diagnosis and cause-based management are essential.