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   What are the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis?

   • The most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis is repeated episodes of severe pain in your tummy (abdomen). The pain usually develops in the middle or left side of your tummy and can move along your back. It's been described as a burning or shooting pain that comes and goes, but may last for several hours or days.

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   Can chronic pancreatitis be worsened?

   • As these factors also risk worsening chronic pancreatitis, it is a good idea to stop if this applies to you. If you have chronic pancreatitis, you have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. This risk is particularly high if you have hereditary pancreatitis.

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   Can you die from chronic pancreatitis?

   • Some people with chronic pancreatitis also have episodes of acute pancreatitis and any new or worsening pain requires investigation. People may worry about whether they will die from chronic pancreatitis. The likelihood is low. Research suggests most people die from other causes such as cancer or heart disease.

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   What is chronic pancreatitis?

   • Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas has become permanently damaged from inflammation and stops working properly. The pancreas is a small organ, located behind the stomach, that helps with digestion. Chronic pancreatitis can affect people of any age. It is more common in men.

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   Should I talk to my GP about chronic pancreatitis?

   • It’s important to speak to your GP if you’re experiencing stress, anxiety or depression caused by chronic pancreatitis. Diabetes is a common complication of chronic pancreatitis and affects about a third of people with the condition. It occurs when the pancreas is damaged and unable to produce insulin.

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   What causes chronic pancreatitis?

   • In most people with chronic pancreatitis there is probably a combination of family (genetic) and environmental factors. The most frequent cause of chronic pancreatitis is drinking too much alcohol (about 7 in 10 people with chronic pancreatitis). Smoking tobacco is recognised as harmful to the pancreas as well.

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2. www.nhs.uk › conditions › chronic-pancreatitisChronic pancreatitis - NHS

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   Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis. The most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis is repeated episodes of severe pain in your tummy (abdomen). The pain usually develops in the middle or left side of your tummy and can move along your back.

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     Treatment for chronic pancreatitis aims to help control the...

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     Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes...

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     Severely dependent drinkers are often able to tolerate very...

3. www.nhs.uk › conditions › chronic-pancreatitisChronic pancreatitis - Treatment - NHS

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   • Avoiding Alcohol
   • Stopping Smoking
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   The most important thing you can do is stop drinking alcohol, even if it isn't the cause of your condition. This prevents further damage to your pancreas and may reduce the pain. If you continue to drink alcohol, it's likely you'll experience pain that stops you carrying out your day-to-day activities and also be more likely to develop complication...

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   If you smoke, you should stop. Smoking can speed up the damage caused by chronic pancreatitis, making it more likely your pancreas will stop working sooner. You can use an anti-smoking treatment such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)or bupropion – a medicine used to reduce cravings for cigarettes. See a GP for help and advice about quitting. Th...

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   Because chronic pancreatitis can affect your ability to digest certain foods, you may need to change your diet. A GP may be able to provide you with dietary advice, or you can ask them or your hospital doctor to refer you to a dietitian who will draw up a suitable dietary plan. A low-fat, high-protein, high-calorie diet with fat-soluble vitamin sup...

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   What are the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis? The major symptoms of chronic pancreatitis are: Pain; Nausea; Vomiting; Diarrhoea; Weight loss; Fatigue; Some people with chronic pancreatitis have only one or two of these symptoms. Symptoms of diabetes may happen late in the disease. The pain of chronic pancreatitis can range from mild to severe ...

5. www.bupa.co.uk › digestive-gut-health › pancreatitisPancreatitis: Symptoms, causes and treatment | Bupa UK

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   With acute pancreatitis, the pain comes on suddenly over a few hours then becomes constant. Some people say it feels like being stabbed with a knife. Other acute pancreatitis symptoms include: feeling and being sick; losing your appetite; a fast heartbeat; fever; your abdomen feeling tender or swollen; Chronic pancreatitis

   • The main symptom of pancreatitis is severe pain in your upper abdomen. This comes on suddenly in acute pancreatitis. You may suddenly start feeling...
   • Pancreatitis can be serious. Most people who get acute pancreatitis (where it comes on suddenly) have a mild illness and recover quickly. But sever...
   • Gallstones are the most common cause of acute pancreatitis. Alcohol is also a common cause, and is the main cause of chronic pancreatitis. There ar...
   • Some people describe the pain of acute pancreatitis as feeling like being stabbed with a knife. This is a severe pain that comes on suddenly. In ch...

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsPancreatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Pancreatitis can occur suddenly or build up over time. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this digestive system disorder that can cause serious illness.

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   Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis. The most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis is repeated episodes of abdominal (tummy) pain. Eventually, there may also be digestion problems. The pain usually develops in the middle or left side of the abdomen and can sometimes travel along your back.

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   Sep 29, 2018 · Chronic pancreatitis can occur due to autoimmune disease, long-term alcohol misuse, and other health conditions. It can cause painful symptoms and affect your digestion.