What is Pancreatitis?
'''Pancreatitis''' is [[inflammation]] of the [[pancreas]]. The pancreas is a large organ behind the [[stomach]] that produces [[digestive enzyme]]s and a number of [[hormone]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 December 2020|title=Symptoms of pancreatitis: signs, where it hurts, how to treat|url=https://el-klinika.ru/simptomy-pankreatita-u-zhenshhiny/|access-date=|website=|language=}}</ref> There are two main types, [[acute pancreatitis]] and [[chronic pancreatitis]]. Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis include [[epigastrium|pain in the upper abdomen]], [[nausea]] and [[vomiting]].<ref name=NID2012>{{cite web|title=Pancreatitis|url=http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/pancreatitis/Pages/facts.aspx|website=niddk.nih.gov|access-date=1 March 2015|date=August 16, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150307095945/http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/pancreatitis/Pages/facts.aspx|archive-date=7 March 2015}}</ref> The pain often goes into the back and is usually severe. The most common causes of acute pancreatitis are [[gallstone]]s and heavy [[alcohol]] use.<ref name=NID2012/> ==References== {{reflist}} {{med-stub}} [[Category:Inflammation]]