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.
The most common symptom of acute pancreatitis is upper abdominal pain. It can range from tolerable to severe. The pain usually occurs in the middle of the body,... more