Acute pancreatitis is a sudden attack causing inflammation of the pancreas and is usually associated with severe upper abdominal pain. ... Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, and fever. In the United States, the most common cause of acute pancreatitis is gallstones.
If left untreated, the patient will continue to malabsorb fat, lose weight, have problems with imbalances, develop low self-esteem, and be unable to lead a norm... more