Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones. There are two forms of pancreatitis, which are different in causes and symptoms, and require different treatment:

Related Topics:
Pancreas - Digestive enzyme - Hormone

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• Acute pancreatitis
• Chronic pancreatitis

The main causes of pancreatitis are alcohol and gallstones.

Related Topics:
Alcohol - Gallstone

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