Acute Pancreatitis

Introduction: Acute Pancreatitis

The rapid-onset of inflammation of the pancreas which can have serious complications in severe cases. Severe cases require surgery - often more than one surgery may be needed.

Symptoms of Acute Pancreatitis

• Severe abdominal pain
• Upper abdominal pain
• Central abdominal pain
• Abdominal swelling
• Abdominal tenderness

See full list of 13 symptoms of Acute Pancreatitis

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Medical Textbooks Online about Acute Pancreatitis

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Diagnostic Tests for Acute Pancreatitis

• Physical exam
• Serum amylase
• Serum lipase
• Serum glucose
• Serum calcium

See full list of 12 diagnostic tests for Acute Pancreatitis

Wrongly Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis?

• Misdiagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis
• Underlying causes of Acute Pancreatitis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

In-Depth Reports: Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis

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Misdiagnosis and Acute Pancreatitis

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Causes of Acute Pancreatitis

• Gallstones - blocks the bile duct causing acute pancreatitis
• Excessive alcohol
• Pancreas trauma (type of Pancreas conditions)
• Pancreas injury
• Pancreas surgery

See full list of 17 causes of Acute Pancreatitis

More information about causes of Acute Pancreatitis:

• Medications, drugs, or substances causing Acute Pancreatitis (1 listings)
• Underlying causes of Acute Pancreatitis
• Acute Pancreatitis as a complication caused by other conditions
• Acute Pancreatitis as a symptom

Treatments for Acute Pancreatitis

• Intensive care - for severe cases
• Parenteral nutrition
• Oxygen
• Ventilator
• Antibiotics - for secondary infections

See full list of 6 treatments for Acute Pancreatitis

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Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Acute Pancreatitis

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