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Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is an inflammation (swelling and soreness) of the pancreas. There are two main types: acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis.
Key signs and symptoms
| Acute | Chronic |
|---|---|
| Sudden, severe pain in centre of tummy | Frequent episodes of tymmy pain |
| Tummy swelling | Recurring Indigestion |
| Nausea/vomiting | Recurring nausea & vomiting |
| Diarrhoea | Weight loss |
| Indigestion | Jaundice |
| High Temperature- above 37.5 °C | Loss of appetite |
| Jaundice- yellowing of eyes & skin | Needing to urinate often* |
| Fatigue* | |
| Being thirsty* |
* symptoms of new onset diabetes
Chronic pancreatitis is linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer but the reasons why this is the case are still unclear and research is still ongoing. The symptoms of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer are very similar so should always be investigated to identify the cause as early as possible.
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| Information Product № | Published | 08/09/2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Updated | 26/09/2022 | Next Review Due | 26/09/2025 |