Symptoms
Acute pancreatitis- Upper abdominal pain that radiates into the back
- Swollen and tender abdomen
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever
- Increased heart rate
- Bloating
- Weight loss
- Diarrhoea and oily stools and also the symptoms mentioned in acute pancreatitis
- Loss of appetite
- Flatulence
Causes
Major causes of pancreatitis are gall stone and heavy alcohol consumptionOther rare causes are
- Trauma or surgery to the pancreas
- Inherited abnormalities and disorders
- Viral infection
- Medications (Diuretics)