People with
chronic pancreatitis symptoms often lose weight, even when their appetite and eating habits are normal. The weight loss occurs because the body does not secrete enough
pancreatic enzymes to break down food, so nutrients are not absorbed normally. Poor digestion leads to excretion of fat, protein, and sugar into the stool.
If the
insulin-producing cells of the
pancreas (islet cells) have been damaged, diabetes may also develop at this stage.
Symptoms of Pancreatitis: Summary
These possible symptoms of pancreatitis are not sure pancreatitis signs. Other health problems can also cause these symptoms. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible. Only a doctor can diagnose and treat the problem.
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