Pancreatitis

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Diagnosis

Physicians often suspect pancreatitis in patients who experience persistent or recurrent abdominal pain and have a history of alcohol abuse. Diagnosis usually involves taking a medical history (including a family history and a history of symptoms) and performing a physical examination and diagnostic tests.

Other conditions, such as peptic ulcer, gallbladder inflammation (called acute cholecystitis), and intestinal obstruction often must be ruled out to make a definitive diagnosi...Read the full article