How does pancreatitis affect digestion?

Updated date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 19:43
In pancreatitis, the digestive enzymes your pancreas make attack your pancreas and cause severe abdominal pain. The main cause of acute pancreatitis is gall stones blocking the common bile duct. ... Pancreatitis affects digestion because enzymes are not available. This leads to diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition.

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