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Everything about Pancreatitis

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All you know is pancreatitis, it is nothing but pancreas inflammation. The pancreas looks like a long, flat gland which is stuck behind the stomach in the upper abdomen. This pancreas gland helps to produce enzymes which helps in digestion and it also produce hormones which helps to regulate the way of your body process the sugar(glucose) in the body. Pancreatitis will occur as Pancreatitis which means it appears suddenly and it lasts for some days. Some people will develop chronic pancreatitis which occurs over many years. Mild cases of pancreatitis will improve with the help of treatment, but severe cases of pancreatitis can cause life-threatening complications. Types of Pancreatitis The pancreatitis can occur in two forms: acute and chronic. Acute pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation in the pancreas which lasts a short time. This can occur in mild discomfort to a severe form of acute pancreatitis. Most of the people with acute pancreatitis will recover quickl...