Pancreatitis (Acute)

What is pancreatitis❓ 

 The inflammation of the pancreas 

 Can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) 📅 

 Acute pancreatitis ranges from mild to severe 

 Causes include: gallstones, alcohol, and high blood fat levels 

What are the symptoms of acute pancreatitis❓ 

 Tummy (abdomen) pain just below the ribs, spreading to the back 

 Feeling/ being sick 🤮 

 Loss of appetite 🍟  

 Fever 🌡 

How do you diagnose acute pancreatitis❓ 

 Having classical symptoms 

 Examination of the abdomen 🔍 

 Blood tests (amylase) 💉  

How do you treat acute pancreatitis❓ 

 Hospital admission required: 

 Fluids given through a vein 

 Painkillers 💊  

 Feeding tube 

Why should I worry about acute pancreatitis❓ 

 Tissue of the pancreas can die and become infected 

 Infection can spread and cause organ failure