Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. It can be acute, which comes on suddenly and usually gets better with treatment, or chronic, which gets worse over time. Symptoms include upper abdominal pain, pain that radiates to the back, fever, nausea, and vomiting. This page provides information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for pancreatitis, as well as resources for support and further reading.