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Acute Pancreatitis Symptoms

Symptoms of acute pancreatitis usually begin with upper abdominal pain that may last for a few days. Someone with acute pancreatitis symptoms often looks and feels very sick. Other symptoms may include a swollen and tender abdomen, nausea, vomiting, fever, and rapid pulse. Some of the more severe symptoms may include dehydration, low blood pressure, and kidney failure.

 

Acute Pancreatitis Symptoms: An Overview

Acute pancreatitis usually begins with pain in the upper abdomen that may last for a few days. The pain may be severe and may become constant -- just in the abdomen -- or it may reach to the back and other areas. It may be sudden and intense or begin as a mild pain that gets worse when food is eaten. Someone with acute pancreatitis symptoms often looks and feels very sick.
 

Other Acute Pancreatitis Symptoms

Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis may include:
 
  • Tender and swollen abdomen
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Rapid pulse
  • Fever.
     

Severe Acute Pancreatitis Symptoms

If severe symptoms of acute pancreatitis develop, they may include:
 
  • Low blood pressure
  • Dehydration
  • Heart, lung, or kidney failure
  • Loss of life.
     

Symptoms of Acute Pancreatitis: Summary

These possible acute pancreatitis symptoms are not sure signs of pancreatitis. Other health problems can also cause a number of these symptoms. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible. Only a qualified healthcare professional can diagnose and treat the problem.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD