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Pancreatitis
Definition Pancreatitis is an inflammation or infection of the pancreas -- an elongated, tapered gland that is located behind the stomach. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The various types of pancreatitis involve irritation, inflammation, and infection of the pancreas. The disorders differ according to whether symptoms develop suddenly or slowly.
Specific types of pancreatitis are:
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• Definition
• Pancreatitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Pancreatitis Symptoms & Signs
• Pancreatitis Prevention
• Pancreatitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Pancreatitis Treatment
• Pancreatitis Prognosis
• Pancreatitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Pancreatitis
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Pancreatic Abscess
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal Film
• Glucagon
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Fever
• Jaundice - Yellow Skin
• Sweating - Excessive
• Weakness
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 10/9/2003
Reviewed By : Christian Stone, M. D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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