If no kidney or lung complications occur, acute pancreatitis usually improves on its own. ... Unless the pancreatic duct or bile duct is blocked by gallstones, an acute attack usually lasts only a few days. In severe cases, a person may require intravenous feeding for 3 to 6 weeks while the pancreas slowly heals.
Treatment usually requires hospitalization for at least a few days. Mild Pancreatitis: Mild pancreatitis usually resolves with simple supportive care, which ent... more