![]() The damaged duct causes the pancreas to become inflamed, causing scar tissue to develop-eventually the pancreas is destroyed. The chronic form of pancreatitis can be triggered by one acute attack that damages the pancreatic duct. The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is many years of heavy alcohol use. Other common symptoms of chronic pancreatitis are:Ĭhronic pancreatitis, like acute pancreatitis, occurs when digestive enzymes attack the pancreas and nearby tissues, causing episodes of pain. Some patients report no pain after a while, but this could be because the pancreas has stopped making digestive enzymes. These symptoms can become aggravated after eating or drinking, making the pain worse. Some people with chronic pancreatitis show no symptoms, while others undergo abdominal pain, sometimes spreading to the back. This can be caused by one acute attack that damages the pancreatic duct. ![]() The main cause for chronic pancreatitis is years of heavy alcohol use. The causes are the same as for acute pancreatitis, causing incidents of the same type of pain. This type of pancreatitis frequently develops in people who are between the ages of 30 and 40. It just gets worse over time and leads to permanent damage. What is chronic pancreatitis? Back to topĬhronic pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal over time. If bleeding occurs in the pancreas, shock and even death may follow. If the acute pancreatitis becomes severe, it may cause dehydration and low blood pressure. In fact, each year approximately 210,000 Americans are admitted to hospitals with the disease. May spread (radiate) to the back or below the left shoulder bladeĪcute pancreatitis generally goes away by itself in a few days, with no treatment, but it can be life-threatening as well.May be worse when lying flat on the back.Becomes constant and more severe, lasting for several days.May be worse within minutes after eating or drinking at first, especially if foods have a high fat content.Other symptoms can include, fever, rapid pulse, nausea and/or vomiting, and swollen and tender abdomen. This pain can be mild in the start and worse especially after eating, gradually getting more constant and lasting for several days. Symptoms usually begin with a gradual or sudden pain in the upper left or middle abdomen, sometimes extending to the back. ![]() What are the symptoms of acute pancreatitis? Back to top
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