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.
Yes, you can live without a pancreas. ... However, you might need this surgery if you have pancreatic cancer, severe pancreatitis, or damage to your pancreas fr... more