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What Are The Symptoms Of Acute Pancreatitis?
Question: Symptoms of pancreatitus
Brief Answer:
Pain in the upper abdomen is the main symptom.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Alchoholism and Gall bladder stones are the main causes of Acute Pancreatitis.
Pain in the upper abdomen above belly button is the main symptom.It may radiate to the back .
It will be associated with vomiting, distension of abdomen.
In severe cases,difficulty in breathing is seen progressing to Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Recurrent attacks of Acute Pancreatitis leads to Chronic Pancreatitis, where Pain is the predominant symptom.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Pain in the upper abdomen is the main symptom.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Alchoholism and Gall bladder stones are the main causes of Acute Pancreatitis.
Pain in the upper abdomen above belly button is the main symptom.It may radiate to the back .
It will be associated with vomiting, distension of abdomen.
In severe cases,difficulty in breathing is seen progressing to Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Recurrent attacks of Acute Pancreatitis leads to Chronic Pancreatitis, where Pain is the predominant symptom.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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