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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas.

Causes


The most common causes of pancreatitis are gallstones and frequent and excessive consumption of alcohol (80% of cases), and less common causes are drugs or medication. The onset of pain in the abdomen region usually occurs within a day of binge drinking or eating a large meal. Sufferers often feel better in 2 to 3 days if they abstain from food and liquids.

Types


There are three forms of pancreatitis, which are different in causes and symptoms, and require different treatment:

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@mamikaze this will be my 4th ERCP. I've gotten pancreatitis from it also, so my doc is planning for a possible hospital stay
scrappinmichele (Michele McGraw) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:41:42 -0000
@mamikaze this will be my 4th ERCP. I've gotten pancreatitis from it also, so my doc is planning for a possible hospital stay
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FYI, pancreatitis is seriously no fun. I can't sleep on my back, I can't sleep on my stomach, I can't sleep on my side.... how do I sleep?!
the_little_b (barbara hammontree) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:52:44 -0000
FYI, pancreatitis is seriously no fun. I can't sleep on my back, I can't sleep on my stomach, I can't sleep on my side.... how do I sleep?!
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