What Is Pancreatitis?
The pancreas secretes enzymes, alkaline material (sodium bicarbonate) and hormones (insulin and
Autodigestion causes
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Pancreatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It releases the hormones insulin and glucagon, as... Read more »
Chronic Pancreatitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, the large gland located behind the stomach and next to the gallbladder.... Read more »
Acute Pancreatitis
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Prevention Avoiding heavy alcohol use will help to prevent pancreatitis. Anyone who already has had one episode of pancreatitis caused by alcohol... Read more »
Pancreatic abscess
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A pancreatic abscess is a cavity of pus within the pancreas. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Pancreatic abscesses develop in patients... Read more »
Pancreatic pseudocyst
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A pancreatic pseudocyst is a fluid-filled sac in the abdomen, which may also contain tissue from the pancreas, pancreatic enzymes, and blood.Causes,... Read more »
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