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• Chronic pancreatitis

  Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where repeated inflammation permanently damages the pancreas.

• Acute pancreatitis

  Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed over a short period of time.

• Acute pancreatitis - Causes

  Most cases of acute pancreatitis are closely linked to gallstones and alcohol consumption, although the exact cause is not always clear.

• Acute pancreatitis - Diagnosis

  Because of the risk of serious complications, most cases of acute pancreatitis are diagnosed in hospital.

• Acute pancreatitis - Complications

  Although most people with acute pancreatitis recover without experiencing further problems, severe cases can have serious complications.

• Chronic pancreatitis - Treatment

  Treatment for chronic pancreatitis aims to help control the condition and reduce any symptoms.

• Acute pancreatitis - Prevention

  As acute pancreatitis is often caused by gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption, a healthy lifestyle can reduce your chances of developing the condition.

• Acute pancreatitis - Symptoms

  The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe, dull pain around the top of your stomach that develops suddenly.

• Acute pancreatitis - Treatment

  There's no specific treatment for acute pancreatitis, but for most people the condition gets better on its own within a week.

• Causes of pancreatic cancer

  Understand the possible causes of pancreatic cancer and ways you can lower your chances of getting it.