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Definition Return to top
Pancreatitis is inflammation or infection of the pancreas. The pancreas, a gland located behind the stomach, releases the hormones insulin and glucagon and substances that help with digestion.
Causes Return to top
For more information, see the specific type of pancreatitis:
Symptoms Return to top
Symptoms may include:
Exams and Tests Return to top
Abdominal x-rays, abdominal CT scans, or other tests may be recommended.
Treatment Return to top
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
Outlook (Prognosis) Return to top
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
Possible Complications Return to top
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
When to Contact a Medical Professional Return to top
Call your health care provider if you have persistent abdominal pain or jaundice, with or without other symptoms.
Prevention Return to top
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
References Return to top
Banks PA, Freeman ML; Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology. Practice guidelines in acute pancreatitis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Oct;101(10):2379-400.
Owyang C. Pancreatitis. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 147.
Update Date: 11/17/2008 Updated by: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, CA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
