Pancreatitis Symptoms

Do you have any symptoms of Pancreatitis? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Pancreatitis.

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Symptoms of Pancreatitis


Symptoms include:

  • Severe pain in the center of the upper abdomen that:
    • Sometimes spreads into the upper back
    • Is often made worse by eating, walking, or lying down on your back
    • Is less severe in chronic pancreatitis, with a gradual onset that may be tolerable for weeks
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
  • Shock -a severe change in the body's vital processes (eg, rapid but weak pulse, rapid and shallow respiration, and low blood pressure) (in severe, acute cases)
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Symptoms of diabetes :
    • Increased thirst
    • Increased urination
    • Fatigue


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