Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly, lasts for a short period of time, and usually gets better. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at acute pancreatitis by discussing the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.
Symptoms of acute pancreatitis can include upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and a rapid pulse. As this eMedTV segment explains, someone with acute pancreatitis usually looks and feels very sick. This page discusses acute pancreatitis symptoms.
When diagnosing acute pancreatitis, a doctor may order an abdominal ultrasound to look for gallstones. This eMedTV Web page describes how a doctor may use this test and other methods to make an acute pancreatitis diagnosis.
Acute pancreatitis treatment usually requires a hospital stay. This page on the eMedTV site explains how treatment for acute pancreatitis is designed to support vital bodily functions and prevent complications.
Complications of acute pancreatitis can include lung problems, infections, and kidney failure. This part of the eMedTV library discusses these and other complications of acute pancreatitis, such as stomach problems.
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