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Post a new topicby contentuser on Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:38 am


Signs and Symptoms

Pancreatitis often causes persistent abdominal pain. Pain in the abdomen usually occurs in the upper abdomen, can spread (radiate) to the back, and may come and go. Abdominal pain can vary from mild to severe, and often is worse after eating, drinking, consuming alcohol, and while lying on the back.

Advanced cases of chronic pancreatitis may no longer cause abdominal pain because the pancreas has stopped producing digestive enzymes.

Other symptoms of pancreatitis i...Read the full article

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