Ostre zapalenie trzustki
Objawy

Ostre zapalenie trzustki (OZT) to nagły stan zapalny trzustki, charakteryzujący się uwolnieniem enzymów trawiennych do miąższu, co prowadzi do uszkodzenia tkanki. Incydencja wynosi około 34/100 000 rocznie, z przewagą u mężczyzn. Klinicznie dominuje nagły, silny ból w nadbrzuszu, często promieniujący do pleców, nasilający się po posiłkach, zwłaszcza tłustych. Towarzyszą mu nudności i wymioty (80-90% przypadków), gorączka (≥38°C), tachykardia (100-140/min), wzdęcie i tkliwość brzucha oraz żółtaczka u 28% pacjentów, szczególnie przy etiologii kamieni żółciowych. Przebieg choroby jest zróżnicowany: około 80% przypadków ma łagodny charakter z ustąpieniem objawów w ciągu 3-7 dni i niską śmiertelnością (~3%), natomiast 20% to postać ciężka, z ryzykiem martwicy, niewydolności wielonarządowej i śmiertelnością sięgającą 20-50%.

  1. Definicja i charakterystyka ostrego zapalenia trzustki
  2. Główne objawy ostrego zapalenia trzustki
    1. Ból brzucha
    2. Nudności i wymioty
    3. Inne częste objawy
  3. Przebieg i progresja ostrego zapalenia trzustki
    1. Ostry początek i rozwój choroby
    2. Przebieg łagodnego ostrego zapalenia trzustki
    3. Przebieg ciężkiego ostrego zapalenia trzustki
    4. Czynniki wpływające na przebieg choroby
  4. Nawroty i potencjalna progresja do przewlekłego zapalenia trzustki
    1. Nawracające ostre zapalenie trzustki
    2. Progresja do przewlekłego zapalenia trzustki
  5. Powikłania ostrego zapalenia trzustki
    1. Powikłania miejscowe
    2. Powikłania systemowe
    3. Powikłania długoterminowe
  6. Rokowanie i śmiertelność w ostrym zapaleniu trzustki
    1. Kolejne rozdziały

Definicja i charakterystyka ostrego zapalenia trzustki

Ostre zapalenie trzustki (OZT) to nagłe zapalenie trzustki, charakteryzujące się obrzękiem i stanem zapalnym tego narządu, który może mieć różny stopień nasilenia – od łagodnego do ciężkiego, zagrażającego życiu. W przypadku OZT dochodzi do uwolnienia enzymów trawiennych do miąższu trzustki, co powoduje uszkodzenie jej tkanki.1 Najczęściej stan zapalny ustępuje w ciągu kilku dni lub tygodni, a trzustka powraca do prawidłowego funkcjonowania. Jednak w około 20% przypadków rozwija się ciężka postać choroby, która może prowadzić do poważnych powikłań.23

Ostre zapalenie trzustki występuje u około 34 na 100 000 osób rocznie, częściej u mężczyzn niż u kobiet.45 Choroba ta jest najczęstszą przyczyną hospitalizacji wśród zaburzeń żołądkowo-jelitowych w Stanach Zjednoczonych, a śmiertelność waha się od 3% w przypadku łagodnego, obrzękowego zapalenia trzustki do nawet 20% w przypadkach z martwicą trzustki.6

Główne objawy ostrego zapalenia trzustki

Ból brzucha

Głównym i charakterystycznym objawem ostrego zapalenia trzustki jest nagły, silny ból w górnej części brzucha.12 Ból ten ma specyficzne cechy:

  • Zwykle pojawia się nagle i szybko narasta, osiągając maksymalne nasilenie w ciągu minut (przy OZT spowodowanym kamieniami żółciowymi) lub godzin (przy OZT związanym z alkoholem)3
  • Jest opisywany jako tępy, przeszywający, stały lub narastający4
  • Lokalizuje się w nadbrzuszu lub okolicy okołopępkowej5
  • Często promieniuje do pleców, klatki piersiowej lub pod lewą łopatkę67
  • Może być tak silny, że pacjent nie może znaleźć wygodnej pozycji8
  • Często nasila się po jedzeniu, szczególnie po spożyciu tłustych pokarmów910
  • Może utrzymywać się przez kilka dni lub nawet tygodni11

Charakterystyczne dla OZT jest to, że pozycja ciała może wpływać na nasilenie bólu. Pacjenci często przyjmują pozycję siedzącą z pochyleniem do przodu, co może przynieść pewną ulgę, natomiast leżenie na plecach lub chodzenie może nasilać dolegliwości.1213 Kaszel, gwałtowne ruchy i głębokie oddychanie mogą również zaostrzać ból.14

Nudności i wymioty

Drugim najczęstszym objawem ostrego zapalenia trzustki są nudności i wymioty, które występują u około 80-90% pacjentów.1 Objawy te towarzyszą bólowi brzucha i mogą być nasilone, prowadząc czasami do suchych wymiotów (odruchy wymiotne bez wydzielania treści).2 Nudności i wymioty są szczególnie nasilone po spożyciu pokarmów, zwłaszcza tłustych.3

Inne częste objawy

Do innych objawów towarzyszących ostremu zapaleniu trzustki należą:

  • Gorączka – temperatura ciała może być początkowo prawidłowa, ale zwykle wzrasta do 38°C lub wyżej w ciągu kilku godzin45
  • Tachykardia (przyspieszony rytm serca) – często obserwuje się tętno 100-140 uderzeń na minutę67
  • Przyspieszone, płytkie oddychanie89
  • Tkliwość i wzdęcie brzucha1011
  • Biegunka1213
  • Niestrawność14
  • Żółtaczka (zażółcenie skóry i białkówek oczu) – występuje u około 28% pacjentów, szczególnie gdy przyczyną OZT są kamienie żółciowe1516
  • Obniżone ciśnienie krwi, które może spadać jeszcze bardziej przy wstawaniu, powodując zawroty głowy17

W cięższych przypadkach pacjenci mogą wyglądać na poważnie chorych – są spoceni, bladzi, niespokojni, a ich świadomość może być zaburzona.1819

Przebieg i progresja ostrego zapalenia trzustki

Ostry początek i rozwój choroby

Ostre zapalenie trzustki charakteryzuje się nagłym wystąpieniem objawów.1 Przebieg choroby może się różnić w zależności od przyczyny:

  • Przy OZT spowodowanym kamieniami żółciowymi ból zwykle pojawia się nagle i osiąga maksymalne nasilenie w ciągu minut, często po obfitym posiłku23
  • Przy OZT spowodowanym alkoholem ból rozwija się stopniowo w ciągu kilku dni, zwykle 6-12 godzin po nadmiernym spożyciu alkoholu456

Niezależnie od przyczyny, ból utrzymuje się i pozostaje silny, mając charakter przeszywający, i może trwać przez wiele dni.7

Przebieg łagodnego ostrego zapalenia trzustki

Większość przypadków OZT (około 80%) ma przebieg łagodny.12 W łagodnej postaci choroby:

  • Objawy ustępują w ciągu 3-7 dni przy zastosowaniu odpowiedniego leczenia34
  • Pacjenci zwykle powracają do pełnego zdrowia bez powikłań56
  • Pacjenci są zazwyczaj wypisywani ze szpitala po 5-10 dniach78
  • Czas rekonwalescencji w domu może być do trzech razy dłuższy niż pobyt w szpitalu9

U większości pacjentów (około 80%) po pierwszym ataku ostrego zapalenia trzustki następuje pełny powrót do zdrowia bez nawrotów.10

Przebieg ciężkiego ostrego zapalenia trzustki

Około 20% przypadków OZT ma przebieg ciężki, co wymaga intensywnego leczenia i wiąże się z wyższym ryzykiem powikłań i śmiertelności.12 W ciężkiej postaci OZT:

  • Pacjenci są często hospitalizowani na oddziałach intensywnej terapii3
  • Średni czas pobytu w szpitalu wynosi około 2 miesięcy, po czym następuje długi okres rekonwalescencji4
  • Mogą wystąpić poważne powikłania, takie jak martwica trzustki, zakażenie, niewydolność wielonarządowa56
  • Śmiertelność może sięgać od 10% do nawet 50% w najcięższych przypadkach7

Według międzynarodowych klasyfikacji, ciężkie ostre zapalenie trzustki charakteryzuje się obecnością niewydolności narządowej i/lub miejscowych powikłań, takich jak martwica, ropień czy torbiel rzekoma.8

Czynniki wpływające na przebieg choroby

Na przebieg i ciężkość ostrego zapalenia trzustki wpływają różne czynniki:

  • Etiologia – OZT spowodowane alkoholem ma wyższe ryzyko progresji do przewlekłego zapalenia trzustki niż OZT wywołane kamieniami żółciowymi12
  • Wiek – ryzyko progresji zmniejsza się wraz z wiekiem3
  • Palenie tytoniu – jest najsilniejszym czynnikiem ryzyka progresji OZT do przewlekłego zapalenia trzustki4
  • Częstość i ciężkość ataków – progresja do przewlekłego zapalenia trzustki jest ściśle związana z częstością i nasileniem ostrych ataków5
  • Rozwój SIRS (zespołu ogólnoustrojowej reakcji zapalnej) – utrzymujący się SIRS wiąże się ze śmiertelnością na poziomie 25% w porównaniu z 8% dla przejściowego SIRS6

Nawroty i potencjalna progresja do przewlekłego zapalenia trzustki

Nawracające ostre zapalenie trzustki

Chociaż większość pacjentów po pierwszym ataku OZT wraca do pełnego zdrowia, u części osób mogą wystąpić nawroty choroby.1 Nawracające ostre zapalenie trzustki definiuje się jako co najmniej dwa epizody OZT z całkowitym ustąpieniem objawów pomiędzy atakami.2

Szacuje się, że nawroty ostrego zapalenia trzustki występują u około 15% pacjentów po pierwszym ataku.3 Ryzyko nawrotów jest szczególnie wysokie u osób, które kontynuują spożywanie alkoholu po pierwszym epizodzie OZT wywołanym alkoholem.4

Progresja do przewlekłego zapalenia trzustki

Istnieje coraz więcej dowodów na to, że istnieje kontinuum między nawracającym ostrym zapaleniem trzustki a przewlekłym zapaleniem trzustki.1 W duńskim prospektywnym badaniu obejmującym 352 pacjentów z OZT i 30-letnim okresem obserwacji, u 24,1% pacjentów z pierwszym atakiem OZT rozwinęło się przewlekłe zapalenie trzustki.2

Czynniki zwiększające ryzyko progresji do przewlekłego zapalenia trzustki to:

  • Palenie tytoniu – najsilniejszy pojedynczy czynnik ryzyka3
  • Nadużywanie alkoholu – szczególnie kontynuowanie picia po pierwszym ataku4
  • Ciężkość i częstość ataków ostrego zapalenia trzustki5
  • Rozwój martwicy trzustki lub torbieli rzekomych6

U pacjentów, u których doszło do progresji do przewlekłego zapalenia trzustki, śmiertelność była 2,7 razy wyższa niż u pacjentów, u których nie doszło do progresji.7 Ogólnie śmiertelność jest 5-6 razy wyższa w porównaniu z populacją ogólną, co wskazuje na potrzebę obserwacji pacjentów z OZT i czynnikami ryzyka przewlekłego zapalenia trzustki.8

Powikłania ostrego zapalenia trzustki

Powikłania miejscowe

Ostre zapalenie trzustki, szczególnie w postaci ciężkiej, może prowadzić do różnych powikłań miejscowych:12

  • Martwica trzustki – obumieranie tkanki trzustkowej z powodu utraty ukrwienia, co może prowadzić do zakażenia i sepsy34
  • Torbiele rzekome trzustki – otorbione zbiorniki płynu w okolicy trzustki, które rozwijają się zwykle 1-4 tygodnie po wystąpieniu ostrego zapalenia trzustki56
  • Ropnie trzustki – zakażone zbiorniki martwiczej tkanki trzustkowej7
  • Wyciek z przewodu trzustkowego – może prowadzić do gromadzenia się płynu trzustkowego w jamie brzusznej (wodobrzusze trzustkowe)89
  • Zwężenie lub niedrożność przewodu trzustkowego lub dróg żółciowych10

Powikłania systemowe

W ciężkim ostrym zapaleniu trzustki może dojść do wystąpienia ogólnoustrojowych powikłań:12

  • Niewydolność wielonarządowa – może dotyczyć układu oddechowego, nerek, układu krążenia34
  • Wstrząs – niebezpieczny spadek ciśnienia krwi, który może być śmiertelny56
  • Zespół ostrej niewydolności oddechowej (ARDS)7
  • Zaburzenia krzepnięcia8
  • Hipoglikemia i hiperglikemia – z powodu zaburzenia funkcji wydzielniczej trzustki9
  • Hipokalcemia – może prowadzić do skurczów mięśni10

Powikłania długoterminowe

Nawet po wyzdrowieniu z ostrego zapalenia trzustki, u niektórych pacjentów mogą rozwinąć się długoterminowe powikłania:12

  • Cukrzyca – około 1 na 5 dorosłych, którzy przeszli ciężkie ostre zapalenie trzustki, rozwinie cukrzycę w przyszłości3
  • Niewydolność zewnątrzwydzielnicza trzustki – niektórzy pacjenci mogą potrzebować suplementacji enzymów trzustkowych, aby pomóc w trawieniu pokarmów4
  • Przewlekłe zapalenie trzustki – u około 25% pacjentów po ciężkim OZT może rozwinąć się przewlekłe zapalenie trzustki5
  • Przewlekły ból brzucha6
  • Zwiększone ryzyko raka trzustki7

Rokowanie i śmiertelność w ostrym zapaleniu trzustki

Rokowanie w ostrym zapaleniu trzustki zależy głównie od ciężkości choroby:12

  • W łagodnym OZT śmiertelność jest bardzo niska (poniżej 1%)34
  • W ciężkim OZT śmiertelność może wynosić od 10% do 30% w zależności od obecności jałowej lub zakażonej martwicy5
  • Ogólna śmiertelność OZT wynosi około 5%6

Zgony w pierwszych dniach OZT są zwykle spowodowane niewydolnością serca, płuc lub nerek. Zgony po pierwszym tygodniu są najczęściej związane z zakażeniem trzustki lub pęknięciem torbieli rzekomej.7

Czynniki zwiększające ryzyko śmiertelności to:89

  • Martwicze zapalenie trzustki, szczególnie z towarzyszącym zakażeniem lub ropniem
  • Niewydolność wielonarządowa
  • Krwotoczne zapalenie trzustki
  • Wynik w skali CT Severity Index ≥ 5 (związany z 15-krotnie wyższą śmiertelnością)
  • Występowanie niewydolności narządowej w ciągu 24 godzin od przyjęcia

Pozytywny jest fakt, że większość pacjentów z OZT (około 80-90%) całkowicie wraca do zdrowia, a trzustka w pełni odzyskuje swoją funkcję.1 Jednak nawet po wyzdrowieniu, osoby, które przebyły ciężkie OZT, powinny być monitorowane pod kątem możliwych długotrwałych powikłań, takich jak cukrzyca czy przewlekłe zapalenie trzustki.23

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    Acute pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas is damaged resulting in the release of the digestive enzymes into the pancreas. It occurs in 34 per 100,000 people every year. […] Acute pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas is damaged, resulting in the release of the digestive enzymes into the pancreas. This causes severe inflammation and death of the pancreas tissue. Normally, the digestive enzymes are secreted into the small bowel where a protective “chemical cap” is removed. This allows enzymes to digest food. If they start working too soon, the pancreas becomes red, inflamed and swollen and may suffer irreversible damage. In severe disease, large parts of the organ die and this is called necrotising pancreatitis. […] Acute pancreatitis can be very painful and may require a hospital stay. Most people achieve a full recovery, although this may take some time. Some will suffer from recurrent attacks and a small number may have persistent or chronic pancreatitis.
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    The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe pain that develops suddenly in the centre of your tummy. […] This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back. […] Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: feeling or being sick (vomiting), indigestion, a high temperature of 38C or more (fever), yellowing of the whites of the eyes, and yellowing of the skin although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin (jaundice), tenderness or swelling of the tummy, fast heartbeat (tachycardia) or rapid breathing. […] Eating or drinking may make you feel worse very quickly, especially if you eat fatty foods. […] Acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones usually develops after eating a large meal. If the condition is caused by alcohol, the pain often develops 6 to 12 hours after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol.
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    The primary symptom that is present in over 95% of acute pancreatitis cases is abdominal pain. […] It is usually a poorly tolerated pain, of moderate or severe intensity, located in the upper or middle part of the abdomen, in a bar arrangement, which is transmitted like a dagger to the back, and which invites the patient to maintain quietness and curl up. This pain usually has a precise beginning and is reported by the patient or his or her family. […] Other very frequent symptoms, present in up to 80 or 90% of cases, are nausea and vomiting, initially food and later watery or bilious. Two other common symptoms, although somewhat less frequent, are fever and abdominal distension. […] In mild pancreatitis, of more benign course, the most frequent symptom is moderate pain with or without nausea or vomiting. […] These symptoms have an abrupt and progressive beginning and last from hours to weeks or months, depending on the severity, the course the disease takes and the means put in place to treat it.
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    Acute pancreatitis can cause people to become extremely unwell and can be life-threatening. […] In most pancreatitis cases (about 4 in 5), the inflammation is mild and settles within a week or so. Symptoms may be bad for a few days but then settle and the pancreas fully recovers. […] In some pancreatitis cases (about 1 in 5), the inflammation quickly becomes severe. Parts of the pancreas and surrounding tissues may die (necrose). Pancreatic enzymes and chemicals may get into the bloodstream and cause inflammation and damage to other organs in the body. This can lead to shock and organ failure such as respiratory failure, kidney failure and other complications. This is a very serious situation which can be fatal.
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    Acute pancreatitis is a temporary condition. It happens when your pancreas is attempting to recover from a minor, short-term injury. Most people with acute pancreatitis will recover completely in a few days with supportive care: rest, hydration and pain relief. However, a very severe case of acute pancreatitis can cause serious health complications, some of them life-threatening. […] The primary symptom of pancreatitis is abdominal pain. […] Additional symptoms of acute pancreatitis may include: Nausea and vomiting. Fast heart rate. Fast, shallow breathing. Fever. […] Abdominal pain from pancreatitis may be moderate to severe and may radiate to your back. Acute pancreatitis tends to be more severe, with a penetrating quality. Your abdomen may feel tender to the touch. […] You can die from complications of acute pancreatitis if it’s very severe. In a small percentage of people, severe acute pancreatitis causes a systemic reaction that affects the whole body. This can lead to shock and multiple organ failure, which can be fatal if it isn’t treated quickly. […] Most cases of acute pancreatitis don’t have complications, but 1 in 5 cases is more severe. It’s not clear why severe acute pancreatitis occurs in some cases and not others. A severe case can lead to serious complications, including death.
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    Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common clinical condition with a significant morbidity and mortality. […] Increasingly, it is understood that a continuum exists between recurrent AP and chronic pancreatitis (CP). […] Over time, some patients with AP and apparently normal morphology progress to obvious CP with calcifications and loss of endocrine and exocrine function. […] The exact mechanism by which acute pancreatitis progresses to chronic pancreatitis is not well understood. […] The etiology of AP is thought to have an influence on the course of the disease, since previous studies indicate that a major part of alcohol-induced AP seems to progress to CP, whereas this is only rarely the case for biliary-induced AP. […] In patients with acute recurrent pancreatitis and CP, a disconnect between symptoms and morphology is often seen, such that patients with obvious CP by morphology may have minimal chronic symptoms between attacks of AP.
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    People experience: A sudden onset of abdominal (belly) pain, usually starting in the upper abdomen developing over minutes to hours. Pain that can also travel through to the back. Feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting). A fever and a high heart rate particularly in severe disease. […] Most people need to be admitted to hospital to control the pain and start treatment. […] People with pancreatitis typically stay in the hospital for 5 to 10 days. If the pancreatitis is severe and complications develop, people can be in hospital for several months. For people that achieve a full recovery at home, their recovery can be up to three times the length of a hospital stay. […] Most people achieve full recovery, although some will suffer from recurrent attacks. A small number may have persistent or chronic pancreatitis. If the damage is severe, people may need supplementary digestive enzymes to help to digest food. About 1 in 5 adults who have had severe acute pancreatitis will go on to develop diabetes in the future. […] Symptoms which suggest the development of diabetes and should be discussed with your doctor include: Unintentional weight loss. Feeling very thirsty. Peeing more often than normal, particularly at night. Craving sugary drinks and foods. Other symptoms might include tiredness and blurred vision.
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  • #1 Acute Pancreatitis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482468/
    Acute pancreatitis is a common disease and is the leading cause of hospitalization among gastrointestinal disorders in the United States. It involves the acute inflammation of the pancreas. The severity of acute pancreatitis varies widely, from mild conditions needing conservative treatment to severe and complicated diseases with high morbidity and mortality. The mortality of acute pancreas ranges from 3% in patients with mild edematous pancreatitis to as high as 20% in patients with pancreatic necrosis. […] The diagnosis of acute presentation is simple, but the major challenge is predicting the progression of the disease course and outcome. The duration of the disease is essential in determining the level of care. […] The overall mortality of acute pancreatitis is approximately 1 to 2%; however, severe acute pancreatitis carries a much higher but undetermined mortality rate. Severity assessment and prognostication are essential to determine the level of care. Multiple clinical prediction scales developed and validated are cumbersome to calculate and need 48-hour data. The International Association of Pancreatology and American Pancreatic Association guidelines states that developing a systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) at admission and persistent for 48 hours predict severe acute pancreatitis. A persistent SIRS is associated with a mortality of 25% when compared with 8% for a transient SIRS.
  • #1 Pancreatitis – Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – UC Health
    https://www.uchealth.com/en/conditions/pancreatitis
    Pancreatitis occurs when pancreatic enzymes destroy pancreas tissue (called autodigestion) and the pancreas becomes inflamed. Inflammation of the pancreas can be sudden (acute) or ongoing (chronic). Pancreatitis is very painful and can cause nausea, vomiting, fever and can also be life threatening. […] Acute pancreatitis usually involves a single attack, after which the pancreas returns to normal. Severe acute pancreatitis can be life threatening. […] The following are the most common symptoms of pancreatitis. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: Abdominal pain that may radiate to the back or chest. Nausea. Vomiting. Rapid pulse rate. Fever. Swelling in the upper abdomen. Ascites. Fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity. Dropping blood pressure. Mild jaundice yellowing of the skin and eyes. […] Severe abdominal pain in the upper abdomen is usually a symptom of acute pancreatitis. […] Acute pancreatitis is self-limiting, meaning it usually resolves on its own over time. Up to 90 percent of individuals recover from acute pancreatitis without any complications.
  • #2 Acute Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/digestive-health/gallstones-and-bile/acute-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis can cause people to become extremely unwell and can be life-threatening. […] In most pancreatitis cases (about 4 in 5), the inflammation is mild and settles within a week or so. Symptoms may be bad for a few days but then settle and the pancreas fully recovers. […] In some pancreatitis cases (about 1 in 5), the inflammation quickly becomes severe. Parts of the pancreas and surrounding tissues may die (necrose). Pancreatic enzymes and chemicals may get into the bloodstream and cause inflammation and damage to other organs in the body. This can lead to shock and organ failure such as respiratory failure, kidney failure and other complications. This is a very serious situation which can be fatal.
  • #2 Acute pancreatitis | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/acute-pancreatitis/
    Most people with acute pancreatitis improve within a week and experience no further problems, but severe cases can have serious complications and can even be fatal. […] The most common symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: suddenly getting severe pain in the centre of your abdomen (tummy), feeling or being sick, diarrhoea. […] The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe, dull pain around the top of your stomach that develops suddenly. […] This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back or below your left shoulder blade. Eating or drinking may also make you feel worse very quickly, especially fatty foods. […] Acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones usually develops after eating a large meal. If the condition is caused by alcohol, the pain often develops 6 to 12 hours after drinking a significant amount of alcohol.
  • #2 Acute Pancreatitis – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Sitting upright and leaning forward may provide some relief. […] Most people feel nauseated and have to vomit, sometimes to the point of dry heaves (retching without producing any vomit). […] Often, even large doses of an injected opioid analgesic do not relieve pain completely. […] In acute pancreatitis, a person may develop some swelling in the upper abdomen. […] Some people, especially those who develop acute pancreatitis because of alcohol use, may never develop any symptoms other than moderate to severe pain. […] Other people feel terrible. They look sick and are sweaty and have a fast pulse (100 to 140 beats a minute) and shallow, rapid breathing. […] At first, body temperature may be normal, but it may increase in a few hours to between 100 F and 101 F (37.7 C and 38.3 C). […] Blood pressure is usually low and tends to fall when the person stands, causing lightheadedness. […] Occasionally, the whites of the eyes (sclera) become yellowish.
  • #2 Acute Pancreatitis – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas that may be mild or life threatening but usually subsides. […] Severe abdominal pain is the predominant symptom. […] In acute pancreatitis, inflammation develops quickly and subsides within a few days but can last for a few weeks. […] Almost everyone with acute pancreatitis has severe abdominal pain in the upper abdomen. The pain penetrates to the back in about 50% of people. […] When acute pancreatitis is caused by gallstones, the pain usually starts suddenly and reaches its maximum intensity in minutes. […] When pancreatitis is caused by alcohol, pain typically develops over a few days. […] Whatever the cause, the pain then remains steady and severe, has a penetrating quality, and may persist for days. […] Coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may worsen the pain.
  • #2 Acute pancreatitis | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/acute-pancreatitis/
    Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis can include: nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion, a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above, jaundice yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, tenderness or swelling of the abdomen (tummy). […] Most cases of acute pancreatitis are diagnosed in hospital because of the risk of serious complications. […] People with mild acute pancreatitis tend to improve within a week and experience either no further problems or problems that resolve within 48 hours. People with severe acute pancreatitis develop persistent serious problems.
  • #2 Acute Pancreatitis | Conditions | UCSF Health
    https://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/acute-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is believed to begin when certain enzymes in the pancreas mistakenly start to digest the organ. Acute pancreatitis usually begins with pain in the upper abdomen, where the pancreas is located. This pain may last from a few hours to a few days. […] Other symptoms include: Pain that can travel along your back or below your left shoulder blade, Sudden and intense pain, or mild pain that is aggravated by eating and drinking, An elevated pulse, A fever, Nausea and vomiting, A swollen and tender abdomen. […] Most cases of acute pancreatitis are mild and involve a short hospital stay for the pancreas to recover. About 20 percent of acute pancreatitis cases are severe. Patients with severe acute pancreatitis have an average hospital stay of two months, followed by a lengthy recovery. […] In the most severe cases of acute pancreatitis, the pancreas and surrounding tissue can die, resulting in shock and sometimes death.
  • #2 Progression of alcoholic acute to chronic pancreatitis. | Gut
    https://gut.bmj.com/content/35/4/552
    Alcoholic chronic pancreatitis usually progresses from acute attacks to chronic pancreatitis within one to 19 years. […] The yearly incidence of acute attacks of pancreatitis was significantly higher in groups (a) and (b) than in group (c). Furthermore, the progression rate to advanced chronic pancreatitis (groups (a) and (b)) correlated with the incidence of severe pancreatitis (associated with pseudocysts in more than 55%). […] In conclusion, these data suggest that the progression of acute to chronic pancreatitis is closely related to the incidence and severity of acute attacks.
  • #2 Recurrent acute pancreatitis and progression to chronic pancreatitis | Pancreapedia
    https://pancreapedia.org/reviews/recurrent-acute-pancreatitis-and-progression-to-chronic-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common clinical condition with a significant morbidity and mortality. […] Increasingly, it is understood that a continuum exists between recurrent AP and chronic pancreatitis (CP). […] Over time, some patients with AP and apparently normal morphology progress to obvious CP with calcifications and loss of endocrine and exocrine function. […] The exact mechanism by which acute pancreatitis progresses to chronic pancreatitis is not well understood. […] The etiology of AP is thought to have an influence on the course of the disease, since previous studies indicate that a major part of alcohol-induced AP seems to progress to CP, whereas this is only rarely the case for biliary-induced AP. […] In patients with acute recurrent pancreatitis and CP, a disconnect between symptoms and morphology is often seen, such that patients with obvious CP by morphology may have minimal chronic symptoms between attacks of AP.
  • #2 Recurrent acute pancreatitis and progression to chronic pancreatitis | Pancreapedia
    https://pancreapedia.org/reviews/recurrent-acute-pancreatitis-and-progression-to-chronic-pancreatitis
    In a Danish prospective study of 352 patients with AP and a 30-year complete follow-up by the Danish registries, 24.1% of the patients with a first attack of AP progressed to CP. […] The mortality in patients with progressive acute pancreatitis was 2.7 times higher than the mortality in patients that did not progress to chronic pancreatitis. […] The risk of progression decreased with increasing age and in a Cox regression analysis with age included as a co-factor, smoking was the most important factor associated with progression from AP to CP. […] Recurrent AP is a common clinical condition. […] AP can progress to CP and smoking is the strongest risk factor associated with progression. […] The mortality is 5-6 times higher compared with the background population, indicating that patients with AP and risk factors for CP should be followed. […] There is consensus that these patients should avoid smoking to reduce the risk of progression of the disease.
  • #2 Symptoms of Pancreatitis | Columbia Surgery
    https://columbiasurgery.org/pancreas/symptoms-pancreatitis
    Severe, steady pain in the upper-middle part of the abdomen, often radiating into the back. […] Jaundice. […] Low-grade fever. […] Nausea or vomiting. […] Lowered blood pressure. […] Clammy skin. […] Unusual abdominal hardness or mass that can be felt. […] Abdominal bloating and tenderness. […] Bruising (ecchymosis) in the flanks and midsection. […] The tissue of the pancreas may become necrotic (tissue death). […] Pancreatic abscess. […] Pancreatic pseudocyst, which is an abnormal deposit of tissue, fluid and debris that can result after episodes of acute pancreatitis, typically 1 to 4 weeks after onset.
  • #2 Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2007/0515/p1513.html
    The hallmark symptom of acute pancreatitis is the acute onset of persistent upper abdominal pain, usually with nausea and vomiting. The usual locations of the pain are the epigastric and periumbilical regions. The pain may radiate to the back, chest, flanks, and lower abdomen. Patients are usually restless and bend forward (the knee-chest position) in an effort to relieve the pain because the supine position may exacerbate the intensity of symptoms. […] Early evaluation and risk stratification for patients with acute pancreatitis are important to differentiate patients with mild versus severe disease because patients with severe disease often need intensive care treatment. Several scoring systems can predict the severity of pancreatitis, and recent work has attempted to compare their relative predictive values.
  • #2 FAQ: Acute Pancreatitis | Ohio State Health & Discovery
    https://health.osu.edu/health/general-health/new-tools-and-techniques-for-gastrointestinal-diseases/faq-acute-pancreatitis
    Repeated episodes of acute pancreatitis can damage the pancreas and lead to chronic pancreatitis. Patients also experience a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer, chronic pain and diabetes. About a month after the initial onset of symptoms, some develop pseudocysts, which are sacs of fluid on the surface of the pancreas that can cause bloating, pain and indigestion.
  • #2 Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2007/0515/p1513.html
    Mild acute pancreatitis has a low mortality rate, but patients with severe acute pancreatitis are more likely to develop complications and have a much higher death rate. […] Acute pancreatitis is a reversible inflammatory process of the pancreas. Although the disease process may be limited to pancreatic tissue, it also can involve peripancreatic tissues or more distant organ sites. Acute pancreatitis may occur as an isolated attack or may be recurrent. It has a variety of causes and can range in severity from mild to severe and life threatening. Some patients may require brief hospitalization, whereas others may be critically ill with multiple organ dysfunction requiring intensive care monitoring. Mild acute pancreatitis has a very low mortality rate (less than 1 percent), whereas the death rate for severe acute pancreatitis can be 10 to 30 percent depending on the presence of sterile versus infected necrosis.
  • #2 Acute pancreatitis – Guts UK
    https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/
    People experience: A sudden onset of abdominal (belly) pain, usually starting in the upper abdomen developing over minutes to hours. Pain that can also travel through to the back. Feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting). A fever and a high heart rate particularly in severe disease. […] Most people need to be admitted to hospital to control the pain and start treatment. […] People with pancreatitis typically stay in the hospital for 5 to 10 days. If the pancreatitis is severe and complications develop, people can be in hospital for several months. For people that achieve a full recovery at home, their recovery can be up to three times the length of a hospital stay. […] Most people achieve full recovery, although some will suffer from recurrent attacks. A small number may have persistent or chronic pancreatitis. If the damage is severe, people may need supplementary digestive enzymes to help to digest food. About 1 in 5 adults who have had severe acute pancreatitis will go on to develop diabetes in the future. […] Symptoms which suggest the development of diabetes and should be discussed with your doctor include: Unintentional weight loss. Feeling very thirsty. Peeing more often than normal, particularly at night. Craving sugary drinks and foods. Other symptoms might include tiredness and blurred vision.
  • #3 Acute pancreatitis | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/acute-pancreatitis/
    Most people with acute pancreatitis improve within a week and experience no further problems, but severe cases can have serious complications and can even be fatal. […] The most common symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: suddenly getting severe pain in the centre of your abdomen (tummy), feeling or being sick, diarrhoea. […] The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe, dull pain around the top of your stomach that develops suddenly. […] This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back or below your left shoulder blade. Eating or drinking may also make you feel worse very quickly, especially fatty foods. […] Acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones usually develops after eating a large meal. If the condition is caused by alcohol, the pain often develops 6 to 12 hours after drinking a significant amount of alcohol.
  • #3 Acute Pancreatitis – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas that may be mild or life threatening but usually subsides. […] Severe abdominal pain is the predominant symptom. […] In acute pancreatitis, inflammation develops quickly and subsides within a few days but can last for a few weeks. […] Almost everyone with acute pancreatitis has severe abdominal pain in the upper abdomen. The pain penetrates to the back in about 50% of people. […] When acute pancreatitis is caused by gallstones, the pain usually starts suddenly and reaches its maximum intensity in minutes. […] When pancreatitis is caused by alcohol, pain typically develops over a few days. […] Whatever the cause, the pain then remains steady and severe, has a penetrating quality, and may persist for days. […] Coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may worsen the pain.
  • #3
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/symptoms/
    The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe pain that develops suddenly in the centre of your tummy. […] This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back. […] Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: feeling or being sick (vomiting), indigestion, a high temperature of 38C or more (fever), yellowing of the whites of the eyes, and yellowing of the skin although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin (jaundice), tenderness or swelling of the tummy, fast heartbeat (tachycardia) or rapid breathing. […] Eating or drinking may make you feel worse very quickly, especially if you eat fatty foods. […] Acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones usually develops after eating a large meal. If the condition is caused by alcohol, the pain often develops 6 to 12 hours after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol.
  • #3 Acute Pancreatitis
    https://mobile.fpnotebook.com/GI/Pancreas/ActPncrts.htm
    […] […] Abdominal tenderness and guarding in the upper quadrants […] Peritoneal signs may be present (e.g. abdominal rigidity or Rebound Tenderness) […] Bowel sounds decreased […] Palpable upper abdominal mass […] Ecchymosis (non-specific, and found in only 3% of cases) […] […] […] Most cases subside in 3-7 days (90%) […] […] […] Most Acute Pancreatitis resolves without complication […] Overall mortality of Acute Pancreatitis: 5% […] Findings that most increase mortality risk […] Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis […] Multiorgan dysfunction or failure […] Necrotizing Pancreatitis (especially with concurrent infection or abscess) […] Necrosis occurs in up to 20% of Acute Pancreatitis cases […] Pancreatitic necrosis when secondarily infected, is associated with a 20-30% mortality
  • #3 Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2007/0515/p1513.html
    The hallmark symptom of acute pancreatitis is the acute onset of persistent upper abdominal pain, usually with nausea and vomiting. The usual locations of the pain are the epigastric and periumbilical regions. The pain may radiate to the back, chest, flanks, and lower abdomen. Patients are usually restless and bend forward (the knee-chest position) in an effort to relieve the pain because the supine position may exacerbate the intensity of symptoms. […] Early evaluation and risk stratification for patients with acute pancreatitis are important to differentiate patients with mild versus severe disease because patients with severe disease often need intensive care treatment. Several scoring systems can predict the severity of pancreatitis, and recent work has attempted to compare their relative predictive values.
  • #3 Recurrent acute pancreatitis and progression to chronic pancreatitis | Pancreapedia
    https://pancreapedia.org/reviews/recurrent-acute-pancreatitis-and-progression-to-chronic-pancreatitis
    In a Danish prospective study of 352 patients with AP and a 30-year complete follow-up by the Danish registries, 24.1% of the patients with a first attack of AP progressed to CP. […] The mortality in patients with progressive acute pancreatitis was 2.7 times higher than the mortality in patients that did not progress to chronic pancreatitis. […] The risk of progression decreased with increasing age and in a Cox regression analysis with age included as a co-factor, smoking was the most important factor associated with progression from AP to CP. […] Recurrent AP is a common clinical condition. […] AP can progress to CP and smoking is the strongest risk factor associated with progression. […] The mortality is 5-6 times higher compared with the background population, indicating that patients with AP and risk factors for CP should be followed. […] There is consensus that these patients should avoid smoking to reduce the risk of progression of the disease.
  • #3 Difference Between Acute vs Chronic Pancreatitis | Siamak Tabib, MD
    https://www.tabibmd.com/difference-acute-vs-chronic-pancreatitis/
    The crucial difference one can make to tell the difference is in the longevity of the pain. Acute pancreatitis starts with a sudden attack of pain that peters out after a few hours to days while chronic pancreatitis remains persistent for months. However, even then that symptom might not be as reliable as it seems. While not well defined recurrent acute pancreatitis has been estimated to occur to roughly 15% of patients who experience a first acute attack. Meaning that although acute is known for only a short sudden burst of pain it is not impossible for it to have chronic-like symptoms in some cases.
  • #3 Signs, symptoms and management of pancreatitis – The Pharmaceutical Journal
    https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/signs-symptoms-and-management-of-pancreatitis
    Evidence shows that starting enteral feeding as soon as possible improves the gut mucosal barrier function, reducing bacterial translocation and lessening the risk of complications. […] One serious complication of acute pancreatitis is pancreatic necrosis and infection. This occurs when the pancreas loses its blood supply, which causes some of the pancreatic tissue to become necrotic. When this happens, the pancreas can also become infected, which can result in sepsis and organ failure. […] Pancreatic pseudocysts are another complication. They are more commonly associated with chronic pancreatitis, but can also occur in acute pancreatitis. Pancreatic pseudocysts are encapsulated collections of fluid located near the pancreas.
  • #3 Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8103-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is a temporary condition. It happens when your pancreas is attempting to recover from a minor, short-term injury. Most people with acute pancreatitis will recover completely in a few days with supportive care: rest, hydration and pain relief. However, a very severe case of acute pancreatitis can cause serious health complications, some of them life-threatening. […] The primary symptom of pancreatitis is abdominal pain. […] Additional symptoms of acute pancreatitis may include: Nausea and vomiting. Fast heart rate. Fast, shallow breathing. Fever. […] Abdominal pain from pancreatitis may be moderate to severe and may radiate to your back. Acute pancreatitis tends to be more severe, with a penetrating quality. Your abdomen may feel tender to the touch. […] You can die from complications of acute pancreatitis if it’s very severe. In a small percentage of people, severe acute pancreatitis causes a systemic reaction that affects the whole body. This can lead to shock and multiple organ failure, which can be fatal if it isn’t treated quickly. […] Most cases of acute pancreatitis don’t have complications, but 1 in 5 cases is more severe. It’s not clear why severe acute pancreatitis occurs in some cases and not others. A severe case can lead to serious complications, including death.
  • #3 Acute pancreatitis – Guts UK
    https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/
    People experience: A sudden onset of abdominal (belly) pain, usually starting in the upper abdomen developing over minutes to hours. Pain that can also travel through to the back. Feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting). A fever and a high heart rate particularly in severe disease. […] Most people need to be admitted to hospital to control the pain and start treatment. […] People with pancreatitis typically stay in the hospital for 5 to 10 days. If the pancreatitis is severe and complications develop, people can be in hospital for several months. For people that achieve a full recovery at home, their recovery can be up to three times the length of a hospital stay. […] Most people achieve full recovery, although some will suffer from recurrent attacks. A small number may have persistent or chronic pancreatitis. If the damage is severe, people may need supplementary digestive enzymes to help to digest food. About 1 in 5 adults who have had severe acute pancreatitis will go on to develop diabetes in the future. […] Symptoms which suggest the development of diabetes and should be discussed with your doctor include: Unintentional weight loss. Feeling very thirsty. Peeing more often than normal, particularly at night. Craving sugary drinks and foods. Other symptoms might include tiredness and blurred vision.
  • #3 Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2007/0515/p1513.html
    Mild acute pancreatitis has a low mortality rate, but patients with severe acute pancreatitis are more likely to develop complications and have a much higher death rate. […] Acute pancreatitis is a reversible inflammatory process of the pancreas. Although the disease process may be limited to pancreatic tissue, it also can involve peripancreatic tissues or more distant organ sites. Acute pancreatitis may occur as an isolated attack or may be recurrent. It has a variety of causes and can range in severity from mild to severe and life threatening. Some patients may require brief hospitalization, whereas others may be critically ill with multiple organ dysfunction requiring intensive care monitoring. Mild acute pancreatitis has a very low mortality rate (less than 1 percent), whereas the death rate for severe acute pancreatitis can be 10 to 30 percent depending on the presence of sterile versus infected necrosis.
  • #4 Acute pancreatitis – Guts UK
    https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/
    Acute pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas is damaged resulting in the release of the digestive enzymes into the pancreas. It occurs in 34 per 100,000 people every year. […] Acute pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas is damaged, resulting in the release of the digestive enzymes into the pancreas. This causes severe inflammation and death of the pancreas tissue. Normally, the digestive enzymes are secreted into the small bowel where a protective “chemical cap” is removed. This allows enzymes to digest food. If they start working too soon, the pancreas becomes red, inflamed and swollen and may suffer irreversible damage. In severe disease, large parts of the organ die and this is called necrotising pancreatitis. […] Acute pancreatitis can be very painful and may require a hospital stay. Most people achieve a full recovery, although this may take some time. Some will suffer from recurrent attacks and a small number may have persistent or chronic pancreatitis.
  • #4 Acute Pancreatitis: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/181364-overview
    Symptoms of acute pancreatitis include the following: Abdominal pain (cardinal symptom): Characteristically dull, boring, and steady; usually sudden in onset and gradually becoming more severe until reaching a constant ache; most often located in the upper abdomen and may radiate directly through to the back […] Nausea and vomiting, sometimes with anorexia […] Diarrhea. The following physical findings may be noted, varying with the severity of the disease: Fever (76%) and tachycardia (65%); hypotension […] Abdominal tenderness, muscular guarding (68%), and distention (65%); diminished or absent bowel sounds […] Jaundice (28%) […] Dyspnea (10%); tachypnea; basilar rales, especially in the left lung […] In severe cases, hemodynamic instability (10%) and hematemesis or melena (5%); pale, diaphoretic, and listless appearance
  • #4 Acute Pancreatitis – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Sitting upright and leaning forward may provide some relief. […] Most people feel nauseated and have to vomit, sometimes to the point of dry heaves (retching without producing any vomit). […] Often, even large doses of an injected opioid analgesic do not relieve pain completely. […] In acute pancreatitis, a person may develop some swelling in the upper abdomen. […] Some people, especially those who develop acute pancreatitis because of alcohol use, may never develop any symptoms other than moderate to severe pain. […] Other people feel terrible. They look sick and are sweaty and have a fast pulse (100 to 140 beats a minute) and shallow, rapid breathing. […] At first, body temperature may be normal, but it may increase in a few hours to between 100 F and 101 F (37.7 C and 38.3 C). […] Blood pressure is usually low and tends to fall when the person stands, causing lightheadedness. […] Occasionally, the whites of the eyes (sclera) become yellowish.
  • #4 Acute Pancreatitis – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas that may be mild or life threatening but usually subsides. […] Severe abdominal pain is the predominant symptom. […] In acute pancreatitis, inflammation develops quickly and subsides within a few days but can last for a few weeks. […] Almost everyone with acute pancreatitis has severe abdominal pain in the upper abdomen. The pain penetrates to the back in about 50% of people. […] When acute pancreatitis is caused by gallstones, the pain usually starts suddenly and reaches its maximum intensity in minutes. […] When pancreatitis is caused by alcohol, pain typically develops over a few days. […] Whatever the cause, the pain then remains steady and severe, has a penetrating quality, and may persist for days. […] Coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may worsen the pain.
  • #4 Pancreatitis – Zero To Finals
    https://zerotofinals.com/surgery/general/pancreatitis/
    Acute pancreatitis presents with a rapid onset of inflammation and symptoms. […] Acute pancreatitis typically presents with an acute onset of: Severe epigastric pain, Radiating through to the back, Associated vomiting, Abdominal tenderness, Systemically unwell (e.g., low-grade fever and tachycardia). […] Acute pancreatitis is a clinical diagnosis, based mainly on the presenting features and the amylase level. […] Patients with acute pancreatitis can become very unwell rapidly. They require admission to supportive management. Moderate or severe cases should be considered for management on the high dependency unit (HDU) or intensive care unit (ICU). […] Most patients will improve within 3-7 days. […] Complications of Acute Pancreatitis include: Necrosis of the pancreas, Infection in a necrotic area, Abscess formation, Acute peripancreatic fluid collections, Pseudocysts (collections of pancreatic juice) can develop 4 weeks after acute pancreatitis.
  • #4 Acute Pancreatitis | Conditions | UCSF Health
    https://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/acute-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is believed to begin when certain enzymes in the pancreas mistakenly start to digest the organ. Acute pancreatitis usually begins with pain in the upper abdomen, where the pancreas is located. This pain may last from a few hours to a few days. […] Other symptoms include: Pain that can travel along your back or below your left shoulder blade, Sudden and intense pain, or mild pain that is aggravated by eating and drinking, An elevated pulse, A fever, Nausea and vomiting, A swollen and tender abdomen. […] Most cases of acute pancreatitis are mild and involve a short hospital stay for the pancreas to recover. About 20 percent of acute pancreatitis cases are severe. Patients with severe acute pancreatitis have an average hospital stay of two months, followed by a lengthy recovery. […] In the most severe cases of acute pancreatitis, the pancreas and surrounding tissue can die, resulting in shock and sometimes death.
  • #4 Recurrent acute pancreatitis and progression to chronic pancreatitis | Pancreapedia
    https://pancreapedia.org/reviews/recurrent-acute-pancreatitis-and-progression-to-chronic-pancreatitis
    In a Danish prospective study of 352 patients with AP and a 30-year complete follow-up by the Danish registries, 24.1% of the patients with a first attack of AP progressed to CP. […] The mortality in patients with progressive acute pancreatitis was 2.7 times higher than the mortality in patients that did not progress to chronic pancreatitis. […] The risk of progression decreased with increasing age and in a Cox regression analysis with age included as a co-factor, smoking was the most important factor associated with progression from AP to CP. […] Recurrent AP is a common clinical condition. […] AP can progress to CP and smoking is the strongest risk factor associated with progression. […] The mortality is 5-6 times higher compared with the background population, indicating that patients with AP and risk factors for CP should be followed. […] There is consensus that these patients should avoid smoking to reduce the risk of progression of the disease.
  • #4 Acute Pancreatitis – Harvard Health
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/acute-pancreatitis-a-to-z
    Mild to moderate pancreatitis often goes away on its own within one week. But severe cases can last several weeks. If significant damage is done to the pancreas in a single severe attack or several repeat attacks, chronic pancreatitis can develop. […] In most cases, acute pancreatitis goes away on its own after a couple of days. There are usually no complications or further problems. A small percentage of patients develop complications. These may include a pseudocyst or abscess in the pancreas. They may require monitoring or additional treatment. Pancreatitis caused by heavy drinking is likely to come back if drinking continues. Over time, permanent damage may be done to the pancreas. A chronic form of the disease may develop.
  • #4 Symptoms of Pancreatitis | Columbia Surgery
    https://columbiasurgery.org/pancreas/symptoms-pancreatitis
    Severe, steady pain in the upper-middle part of the abdomen, often radiating into the back. […] Jaundice. […] Low-grade fever. […] Nausea or vomiting. […] Lowered blood pressure. […] Clammy skin. […] Unusual abdominal hardness or mass that can be felt. […] Abdominal bloating and tenderness. […] Bruising (ecchymosis) in the flanks and midsection. […] The tissue of the pancreas may become necrotic (tissue death). […] Pancreatic abscess. […] Pancreatic pseudocyst, which is an abnormal deposit of tissue, fluid and debris that can result after episodes of acute pancreatitis, typically 1 to 4 weeks after onset.
  • #4 Acute Pancreatitis – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Patients may have an ileus, resulting in decreased bowel sounds and abdominal distention. Marked abdominal tenderness occurs, most often in the upper abdomen. Rarely, severe peritoneal irritation results in a rigid and boardlike abdomen. Pancreatic duct disruption may cause ascites (pancreatic ascites). The Grey Turner sign (ecchymoses of the flanks) and the Cullen sign (ecchymoses of the umbilical region) indicate extravasation of hemorrhagic exudate, occur in […] Infection in the pancreas or in an adjacent fluid collection should be suspected if the patient has a generally toxic appearance with fever and an elevated white blood cell count or if deterioration follows an initial period of stabilization. Patients with severe disease can develop multiorgan failure (cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory).
  • #4 Acute pancreatitis – Guts UK
    https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/
    People experience: A sudden onset of abdominal (belly) pain, usually starting in the upper abdomen developing over minutes to hours. Pain that can also travel through to the back. Feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting). A fever and a high heart rate particularly in severe disease. […] Most people need to be admitted to hospital to control the pain and start treatment. […] People with pancreatitis typically stay in the hospital for 5 to 10 days. If the pancreatitis is severe and complications develop, people can be in hospital for several months. For people that achieve a full recovery at home, their recovery can be up to three times the length of a hospital stay. […] Most people achieve full recovery, although some will suffer from recurrent attacks. A small number may have persistent or chronic pancreatitis. If the damage is severe, people may need supplementary digestive enzymes to help to digest food. About 1 in 5 adults who have had severe acute pancreatitis will go on to develop diabetes in the future. […] Symptoms which suggest the development of diabetes and should be discussed with your doctor include: Unintentional weight loss. Feeling very thirsty. Peeing more often than normal, particularly at night. Craving sugary drinks and foods. Other symptoms might include tiredness and blurred vision.
  • #4 Acute Pancreatitis: A Medical Emergency
    https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/acute-pancreatitis-a-medical-emergency
    The range of disease is from self-limiting to fatal, with an incidence and mortality rate that increases with age. In the elderly, gallstones result in a higher incidence of organ failure and death. […] In severe AP, parts of the pancreas die (necrotizing pancreatitis), and blood and pancreatic fluid may escape into the abdominal cavity, which decreases blood volume and results in a large drop in blood pressure, possibly causing shock. Severe AP can be life-threatening. […] When AP is mild, the death rate is about 5% or less. However, in pancreatitis with severe damage and bleeding, or when the inflammation is not confined to the pancreas, the death rate can be as high as 10% to 50%. Death during the first several days of AP is usually caused by failure of the heart, lungs, or kidneys. Death after the first week is usually caused by pancreatic infection or by a pseudocyst that bleeds or ruptures.
  • #5 Acute Pancreatitis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482468/
    Acute pancreatitis is a common disease and is the leading cause of hospitalization among gastrointestinal disorders in the United States. It involves the acute inflammation of the pancreas. The severity of acute pancreatitis varies widely, from mild conditions needing conservative treatment to severe and complicated diseases with high morbidity and mortality. The mortality of acute pancreas ranges from 3% in patients with mild edematous pancreatitis to as high as 20% in patients with pancreatic necrosis. […] The diagnosis of acute presentation is simple, but the major challenge is predicting the progression of the disease course and outcome. The duration of the disease is essential in determining the level of care. […] The overall mortality of acute pancreatitis is approximately 1 to 2%; however, severe acute pancreatitis carries a much higher but undetermined mortality rate. Severity assessment and prognostication are essential to determine the level of care. Multiple clinical prediction scales developed and validated are cumbersome to calculate and need 48-hour data. The International Association of Pancreatology and American Pancreatic Association guidelines states that developing a systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) at admission and persistent for 48 hours predict severe acute pancreatitis. A persistent SIRS is associated with a mortality of 25% when compared with 8% for a transient SIRS.
  • #5 Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2007/0515/p1513.html
    The hallmark symptom of acute pancreatitis is the acute onset of persistent upper abdominal pain, usually with nausea and vomiting. The usual locations of the pain are the epigastric and periumbilical regions. The pain may radiate to the back, chest, flanks, and lower abdomen. Patients are usually restless and bend forward (the knee-chest position) in an effort to relieve the pain because the supine position may exacerbate the intensity of symptoms. […] Early evaluation and risk stratification for patients with acute pancreatitis are important to differentiate patients with mild versus severe disease because patients with severe disease often need intensive care treatment. Several scoring systems can predict the severity of pancreatitis, and recent work has attempted to compare their relative predictive values.
  • #5 Acute pancreatitis | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/acute-pancreatitis/
    Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis can include: nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion, a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above, jaundice yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, tenderness or swelling of the abdomen (tummy). […] Most cases of acute pancreatitis are diagnosed in hospital because of the risk of serious complications. […] People with mild acute pancreatitis tend to improve within a week and experience either no further problems or problems that resolve within 48 hours. People with severe acute pancreatitis develop persistent serious problems.
  • #5
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/symptoms/
    The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe pain that develops suddenly in the centre of your tummy. […] This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back. […] Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: feeling or being sick (vomiting), indigestion, a high temperature of 38C or more (fever), yellowing of the whites of the eyes, and yellowing of the skin although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin (jaundice), tenderness or swelling of the tummy, fast heartbeat (tachycardia) or rapid breathing. […] Eating or drinking may make you feel worse very quickly, especially if you eat fatty foods. […] Acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones usually develops after eating a large meal. If the condition is caused by alcohol, the pain often develops 6 to 12 hours after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol.
  • #5 Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8103-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is a temporary condition. It happens when your pancreas is attempting to recover from a minor, short-term injury. Most people with acute pancreatitis will recover completely in a few days with supportive care: rest, hydration and pain relief. However, a very severe case of acute pancreatitis can cause serious health complications, some of them life-threatening. […] The primary symptom of pancreatitis is abdominal pain. […] Additional symptoms of acute pancreatitis may include: Nausea and vomiting. Fast heart rate. Fast, shallow breathing. Fever. […] Abdominal pain from pancreatitis may be moderate to severe and may radiate to your back. Acute pancreatitis tends to be more severe, with a penetrating quality. Your abdomen may feel tender to the touch. […] You can die from complications of acute pancreatitis if it’s very severe. In a small percentage of people, severe acute pancreatitis causes a systemic reaction that affects the whole body. This can lead to shock and multiple organ failure, which can be fatal if it isn’t treated quickly. […] Most cases of acute pancreatitis don’t have complications, but 1 in 5 cases is more severe. It’s not clear why severe acute pancreatitis occurs in some cases and not others. A severe case can lead to serious complications, including death.
  • #5 Progression of alcoholic acute to chronic pancreatitis. | Gut
    https://gut.bmj.com/content/35/4/552
    Alcoholic chronic pancreatitis usually progresses from acute attacks to chronic pancreatitis within one to 19 years. […] The yearly incidence of acute attacks of pancreatitis was significantly higher in groups (a) and (b) than in group (c). Furthermore, the progression rate to advanced chronic pancreatitis (groups (a) and (b)) correlated with the incidence of severe pancreatitis (associated with pseudocysts in more than 55%). […] In conclusion, these data suggest that the progression of acute to chronic pancreatitis is closely related to the incidence and severity of acute attacks.
  • #5 Signs, symptoms and management of pancreatitis – The Pharmaceutical Journal
    https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/signs-symptoms-and-management-of-pancreatitis
    Evidence shows that starting enteral feeding as soon as possible improves the gut mucosal barrier function, reducing bacterial translocation and lessening the risk of complications. […] One serious complication of acute pancreatitis is pancreatic necrosis and infection. This occurs when the pancreas loses its blood supply, which causes some of the pancreatic tissue to become necrotic. When this happens, the pancreas can also become infected, which can result in sepsis and organ failure. […] Pancreatic pseudocysts are another complication. They are more commonly associated with chronic pancreatitis, but can also occur in acute pancreatitis. Pancreatic pseudocysts are encapsulated collections of fluid located near the pancreas.
  • #5 Quick Facts:Acute Pancreatitis – MSD Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/quick-facts-digestive-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis causes severe belly pain […] The main symptom is: Severe pain in your upper belly that sometimes you also feel in the middle of your back […] You may also have symptoms such as: Feeling sick to your stomach and throwing up […] If your pancreatitis is very severe, you may get more serious problems, such as: Damage to your other organs, such as your lungs or kidneys […] Shock (a dangerously low drop in blood pressure) […] Infection of the pancreas […] Forming a fluid-filled sac in your pancreas (pseudocyst).
  • #5 Diagnosing Pancreatitis | NYU Langone Health
    https://nyulangone.org/conditions/pancreatitis/diagnosis
    Mild acute pancreatitis may cause abdominal pain or bloating, nausea, and vomiting. Typically, symptoms last three to five days and resolve on their own. […] Additional symptoms of severe acute pancreatitis include upper abdominal or back pain and fever. Pain is usually described as sharp and stabbing, typically radiating to the back, with occasional throbbing. Severe acute pancreatitis may lead to gastrointestinal bleeding, tissue death, or organ failure. […] Most people with acute pancreatitis recover fully and are able to avoid a recurrence. However, anyone who has an acute episode is at risk for the chronic form of the condition. About 25 percent develop chronic pancreatitis.
  • #5 Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2007/0515/p1513.html
    Mild acute pancreatitis has a low mortality rate, but patients with severe acute pancreatitis are more likely to develop complications and have a much higher death rate. […] Acute pancreatitis is a reversible inflammatory process of the pancreas. Although the disease process may be limited to pancreatic tissue, it also can involve peripancreatic tissues or more distant organ sites. Acute pancreatitis may occur as an isolated attack or may be recurrent. It has a variety of causes and can range in severity from mild to severe and life threatening. Some patients may require brief hospitalization, whereas others may be critically ill with multiple organ dysfunction requiring intensive care monitoring. Mild acute pancreatitis has a very low mortality rate (less than 1 percent), whereas the death rate for severe acute pancreatitis can be 10 to 30 percent depending on the presence of sterile versus infected necrosis.
  • #6 Acute Pancreatitis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482468/
    Acute pancreatitis is a common disease and is the leading cause of hospitalization among gastrointestinal disorders in the United States. It involves the acute inflammation of the pancreas. The severity of acute pancreatitis varies widely, from mild conditions needing conservative treatment to severe and complicated diseases with high morbidity and mortality. The mortality of acute pancreas ranges from 3% in patients with mild edematous pancreatitis to as high as 20% in patients with pancreatic necrosis. […] The diagnosis of acute presentation is simple, but the major challenge is predicting the progression of the disease course and outcome. The duration of the disease is essential in determining the level of care. […] The overall mortality of acute pancreatitis is approximately 1 to 2%; however, severe acute pancreatitis carries a much higher but undetermined mortality rate. Severity assessment and prognostication are essential to determine the level of care. Multiple clinical prediction scales developed and validated are cumbersome to calculate and need 48-hour data. The International Association of Pancreatology and American Pancreatic Association guidelines states that developing a systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) at admission and persistent for 48 hours predict severe acute pancreatitis. A persistent SIRS is associated with a mortality of 25% when compared with 8% for a transient SIRS.
  • #6
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/symptoms/
    The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe pain that develops suddenly in the centre of your tummy. […] This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back. […] Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: feeling or being sick (vomiting), indigestion, a high temperature of 38C or more (fever), yellowing of the whites of the eyes, and yellowing of the skin although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin (jaundice), tenderness or swelling of the tummy, fast heartbeat (tachycardia) or rapid breathing. […] Eating or drinking may make you feel worse very quickly, especially if you eat fatty foods. […] Acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones usually develops after eating a large meal. If the condition is caused by alcohol, the pain often develops 6 to 12 hours after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol.
  • #6 Acute Pancreatitis – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Sitting upright and leaning forward may provide some relief. […] Most people feel nauseated and have to vomit, sometimes to the point of dry heaves (retching without producing any vomit). […] Often, even large doses of an injected opioid analgesic do not relieve pain completely. […] In acute pancreatitis, a person may develop some swelling in the upper abdomen. […] Some people, especially those who develop acute pancreatitis because of alcohol use, may never develop any symptoms other than moderate to severe pain. […] Other people feel terrible. They look sick and are sweaty and have a fast pulse (100 to 140 beats a minute) and shallow, rapid breathing. […] At first, body temperature may be normal, but it may increase in a few hours to between 100 F and 101 F (37.7 C and 38.3 C). […] Blood pressure is usually low and tends to fall when the person stands, causing lightheadedness. […] Occasionally, the whites of the eyes (sclera) become yellowish.
  • #6 Acute Pancreatitis – Harvard Health
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/acute-pancreatitis-a-to-z
    Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. The most common symptom of acute pancreatitis is upper abdominal pain. It can range from tolerable to severe. The pain usually occurs in the middle of the body, just under the ribs. But it is sometimes felt on either the left or right side. This is a steady, drilling, or „boring” pain. It can radiate to the back, flank, chest, or lower abdomen. Pain reaches a maximum intensity quickly, often within 30 minutes. In alcohol-induced pancreatitis, the pain tends to begin one to three days after a binge. It may be difficult to find a comfortable position. Bending over or lying on your side may reduce the pain. Eating usually makes the pain worse. Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal bloating. In severe cases, fever, difficulty breathing, weakness, and shock may develop.
  • #6 Pancreatitis – Symptoms, Causes & Treatments – UC Health
    https://www.uchealth.com/en/conditions/pancreatitis
    Pancreatitis occurs when pancreatic enzymes destroy pancreas tissue (called autodigestion) and the pancreas becomes inflamed. Inflammation of the pancreas can be sudden (acute) or ongoing (chronic). Pancreatitis is very painful and can cause nausea, vomiting, fever and can also be life threatening. […] Acute pancreatitis usually involves a single attack, after which the pancreas returns to normal. Severe acute pancreatitis can be life threatening. […] The following are the most common symptoms of pancreatitis. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: Abdominal pain that may radiate to the back or chest. Nausea. Vomiting. Rapid pulse rate. Fever. Swelling in the upper abdomen. Ascites. Fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity. Dropping blood pressure. Mild jaundice yellowing of the skin and eyes. […] Severe abdominal pain in the upper abdomen is usually a symptom of acute pancreatitis. […] Acute pancreatitis is self-limiting, meaning it usually resolves on its own over time. Up to 90 percent of individuals recover from acute pancreatitis without any complications.
  • #6 FAQ: Acute Pancreatitis | Ohio State Health & Discovery
    https://health.osu.edu/health/general-health/new-tools-and-techniques-for-gastrointestinal-diseases/faq-acute-pancreatitis
    Repeated episodes of acute pancreatitis can damage the pancreas and lead to chronic pancreatitis. Patients also experience a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer, chronic pain and diabetes. About a month after the initial onset of symptoms, some develop pseudocysts, which are sacs of fluid on the surface of the pancreas that can cause bloating, pain and indigestion.
  • #6 Symptoms of Pancreatitis | Columbia Surgery
    https://columbiasurgery.org/pancreas/symptoms-pancreatitis
    Severe, steady pain in the upper-middle part of the abdomen, often radiating into the back. […] Jaundice. […] Low-grade fever. […] Nausea or vomiting. […] Lowered blood pressure. […] Clammy skin. […] Unusual abdominal hardness or mass that can be felt. […] Abdominal bloating and tenderness. […] Bruising (ecchymosis) in the flanks and midsection. […] The tissue of the pancreas may become necrotic (tissue death). […] Pancreatic abscess. […] Pancreatic pseudocyst, which is an abnormal deposit of tissue, fluid and debris that can result after episodes of acute pancreatitis, typically 1 to 4 weeks after onset.
  • #6
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=acp0645
    The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is mild to severe pain in the upper part of the belly (abdomen). Pain may also spread to your back. Symptoms often come or get worse after you eat. […] Sometimes the pain is mild. But the pain may feel like it goes through the belly to the back. Sitting up or leaning forward sometimes eases the pain. Other symptoms of an attack of pancreatitis are: Nausea and vomiting. A fever. A fast heart rate. Sweating. Shock. This may include fatigue, confusion, or feeling light-headed or dizzy.
  • #6 Acute Pancreatitis
    https://mobile.fpnotebook.com/GI/Pancreas/ActPncrts.htm
    […] […] Abdominal tenderness and guarding in the upper quadrants […] Peritoneal signs may be present (e.g. abdominal rigidity or Rebound Tenderness) […] Bowel sounds decreased […] Palpable upper abdominal mass […] Ecchymosis (non-specific, and found in only 3% of cases) […] […] […] Most cases subside in 3-7 days (90%) […] […] […] Most Acute Pancreatitis resolves without complication […] Overall mortality of Acute Pancreatitis: 5% […] Findings that most increase mortality risk […] Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis […] Multiorgan dysfunction or failure […] Necrotizing Pancreatitis (especially with concurrent infection or abscess) […] Necrosis occurs in up to 20% of Acute Pancreatitis cases […] Pancreatitic necrosis when secondarily infected, is associated with a 20-30% mortality
  • #7 Acute pancreatitis | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/acute-pancreatitis/
    Most people with acute pancreatitis improve within a week and experience no further problems, but severe cases can have serious complications and can even be fatal. […] The most common symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: suddenly getting severe pain in the centre of your abdomen (tummy), feeling or being sick, diarrhoea. […] The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe, dull pain around the top of your stomach that develops suddenly. […] This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back or below your left shoulder blade. Eating or drinking may also make you feel worse very quickly, especially fatty foods. […] Acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones usually develops after eating a large meal. If the condition is caused by alcohol, the pain often develops 6 to 12 hours after drinking a significant amount of alcohol.
  • #7 Acute Pancreatitis – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    An acute pancreatitis attack causes steady, boring upper abdominal pain, typically severe enough to require parenteral opioids. The pain radiates through to the back in about 50% of patients. Pain usually develops suddenly in gallstone pancreatitis; in alcoholic pancreatitis, pain develops over a few days. The pain usually persists for several days. Sitting up and leaning forward may reduce pain, but coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may accentuate it. Nausea and vomiting are common. […] The patient tends to appear acutely ill and sweaty. Pulse rate is usually elevated (eg, 100 to 140 beats/minute). Respiration is shallow and rapid. Blood pressure may be transiently high or low, with significant postural hypotension. Temperature may be normal or even subnormal at first but may increase to 37.7 to 38.3 C within a few hours. Sensorium may be blunted to the point of obtundation. Scleral icterus is occasionally present because of obstruction of the bile duct by a gallstone or inflammation and swelling of the pancreatic head. The lungs may have limited diaphragmatic excursion and evidence of atelectasis.
  • #7 Acute Pancreatitis – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas that may be mild or life threatening but usually subsides. […] Severe abdominal pain is the predominant symptom. […] In acute pancreatitis, inflammation develops quickly and subsides within a few days but can last for a few weeks. […] Almost everyone with acute pancreatitis has severe abdominal pain in the upper abdomen. The pain penetrates to the back in about 50% of people. […] When acute pancreatitis is caused by gallstones, the pain usually starts suddenly and reaches its maximum intensity in minutes. […] When pancreatitis is caused by alcohol, pain typically develops over a few days. […] Whatever the cause, the pain then remains steady and severe, has a penetrating quality, and may persist for days. […] Coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may worsen the pain.
  • #7 Pancreatitis – acute | Healthify
    https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/p/pancreatitis-acute/
    Acute pancreatitis (mate repe huka kpauku) occurs when your pancreas becomes inflamed for a short period of time. […] The main symptom is abdominal pain which usually settles in a few days but can be severe and the condition can be serious. […] The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is pain in your abdomen (tummy/puku). It usually settles within a few days, but sometimes the pain is severe and the condition can be serious. […] The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is sudden, severe pain in the upper or middle part of your tummy (puku) just below your ribs. This pain often gets worse, and it sometimes moves towards your back or to just below your left shoulder blade. You may feel worse when you eat or drink, especially fatty foods. Lying flat on your back often makes the pain worse. Leaning forward or curling into a ball may help to relieve the pain. […] You may also experience: feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting), a high temperature (fever), your abdomen swelling, diarrhoea (runny poo). […] Most people with acute pancreatitis improve within a week and are well enough to leave hospital after 5-10 days.
  • #7 Acute Pancreatitis: A Medical Emergency
    https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/acute-pancreatitis-a-medical-emergency
    The range of disease is from self-limiting to fatal, with an incidence and mortality rate that increases with age. In the elderly, gallstones result in a higher incidence of organ failure and death. […] In severe AP, parts of the pancreas die (necrotizing pancreatitis), and blood and pancreatic fluid may escape into the abdominal cavity, which decreases blood volume and results in a large drop in blood pressure, possibly causing shock. Severe AP can be life-threatening. […] When AP is mild, the death rate is about 5% or less. However, in pancreatitis with severe damage and bleeding, or when the inflammation is not confined to the pancreas, the death rate can be as high as 10% to 50%. Death during the first several days of AP is usually caused by failure of the heart, lungs, or kidneys. Death after the first week is usually caused by pancreatic infection or by a pseudocyst that bleeds or ruptures.
  • #7 Recurrent acute pancreatitis and progression to chronic pancreatitis | Pancreapedia
    https://pancreapedia.org/reviews/recurrent-acute-pancreatitis-and-progression-to-chronic-pancreatitis
    In a Danish prospective study of 352 patients with AP and a 30-year complete follow-up by the Danish registries, 24.1% of the patients with a first attack of AP progressed to CP. […] The mortality in patients with progressive acute pancreatitis was 2.7 times higher than the mortality in patients that did not progress to chronic pancreatitis. […] The risk of progression decreased with increasing age and in a Cox regression analysis with age included as a co-factor, smoking was the most important factor associated with progression from AP to CP. […] Recurrent AP is a common clinical condition. […] AP can progress to CP and smoking is the strongest risk factor associated with progression. […] The mortality is 5-6 times higher compared with the background population, indicating that patients with AP and risk factors for CP should be followed. […] There is consensus that these patients should avoid smoking to reduce the risk of progression of the disease.
  • #7 Symptoms of Pancreatitis | Columbia Surgery
    https://columbiasurgery.org/pancreas/symptoms-pancreatitis
    Severe, steady pain in the upper-middle part of the abdomen, often radiating into the back. […] Jaundice. […] Low-grade fever. […] Nausea or vomiting. […] Lowered blood pressure. […] Clammy skin. […] Unusual abdominal hardness or mass that can be felt. […] Abdominal bloating and tenderness. […] Bruising (ecchymosis) in the flanks and midsection. […] The tissue of the pancreas may become necrotic (tissue death). […] Pancreatic abscess. […] Pancreatic pseudocyst, which is an abnormal deposit of tissue, fluid and debris that can result after episodes of acute pancreatitis, typically 1 to 4 weeks after onset.
  • #7 FAQ: Acute Pancreatitis | Ohio State Health & Discovery
    https://health.osu.edu/health/general-health/new-tools-and-techniques-for-gastrointestinal-diseases/faq-acute-pancreatitis
    Repeated episodes of acute pancreatitis can damage the pancreas and lead to chronic pancreatitis. Patients also experience a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer, chronic pain and diabetes. About a month after the initial onset of symptoms, some develop pseudocysts, which are sacs of fluid on the surface of the pancreas that can cause bloating, pain and indigestion.
  • #8 Acute Pancreatitis – Harvard Health
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/acute-pancreatitis-a-to-z
    Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. The most common symptom of acute pancreatitis is upper abdominal pain. It can range from tolerable to severe. The pain usually occurs in the middle of the body, just under the ribs. But it is sometimes felt on either the left or right side. This is a steady, drilling, or „boring” pain. It can radiate to the back, flank, chest, or lower abdomen. Pain reaches a maximum intensity quickly, often within 30 minutes. In alcohol-induced pancreatitis, the pain tends to begin one to three days after a binge. It may be difficult to find a comfortable position. Bending over or lying on your side may reduce the pain. Eating usually makes the pain worse. Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal bloating. In severe cases, fever, difficulty breathing, weakness, and shock may develop.
  • #8 Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8103-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is a temporary condition. It happens when your pancreas is attempting to recover from a minor, short-term injury. Most people with acute pancreatitis will recover completely in a few days with supportive care: rest, hydration and pain relief. However, a very severe case of acute pancreatitis can cause serious health complications, some of them life-threatening. […] The primary symptom of pancreatitis is abdominal pain. […] Additional symptoms of acute pancreatitis may include: Nausea and vomiting. Fast heart rate. Fast, shallow breathing. Fever. […] Abdominal pain from pancreatitis may be moderate to severe and may radiate to your back. Acute pancreatitis tends to be more severe, with a penetrating quality. Your abdomen may feel tender to the touch. […] You can die from complications of acute pancreatitis if it’s very severe. In a small percentage of people, severe acute pancreatitis causes a systemic reaction that affects the whole body. This can lead to shock and multiple organ failure, which can be fatal if it isn’t treated quickly. […] Most cases of acute pancreatitis don’t have complications, but 1 in 5 cases is more severe. It’s not clear why severe acute pancreatitis occurs in some cases and not others. A severe case can lead to serious complications, including death.
  • #8 Acute pancreatitis – Guts UK
    https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/
    People experience: A sudden onset of abdominal (belly) pain, usually starting in the upper abdomen developing over minutes to hours. Pain that can also travel through to the back. Feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting). A fever and a high heart rate particularly in severe disease. […] Most people need to be admitted to hospital to control the pain and start treatment. […] People with pancreatitis typically stay in the hospital for 5 to 10 days. If the pancreatitis is severe and complications develop, people can be in hospital for several months. For people that achieve a full recovery at home, their recovery can be up to three times the length of a hospital stay. […] Most people achieve full recovery, although some will suffer from recurrent attacks. A small number may have persistent or chronic pancreatitis. If the damage is severe, people may need supplementary digestive enzymes to help to digest food. About 1 in 5 adults who have had severe acute pancreatitis will go on to develop diabetes in the future. […] Symptoms which suggest the development of diabetes and should be discussed with your doctor include: Unintentional weight loss. Feeling very thirsty. Peeing more often than normal, particularly at night. Craving sugary drinks and foods. Other symptoms might include tiredness and blurred vision.
  • #8 Acute Pancreatitis: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/181364-overview
    Occasionally, extremity muscular spasms secondary to hypocalcemia. Acute pancreatitis is broadly classified as either mild or severe. According to the Atlanta classification, severe acute pancreatitis is signaled by the following: Evidence of organ failure (eg, systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg, arterial partial pressure of oxygen [Pa O2] 60 mm Hg or lower, serum creatinine level 2 mg/dL or higher, GI bleeding amounting to 500 mL or more in 24 hours) […] Local complications (eg, necrosis, abscess, pseudocyst) […] Ranson score of 3 or higher or APACHE score of 8 or higher. Medical management of mild acute pancreatitis is relatively straightforward; however, patients with severe acute pancreatitis require intensive care. In severe disease, the inflammatory infiltrate is severe, associated with necrosis of the parenchyma, often accompanied by evidence of severe gland dysfunction, and it may be associated with multiorgan system failure.
  • #8 Recurrent acute pancreatitis and progression to chronic pancreatitis | Pancreapedia
    https://pancreapedia.org/reviews/recurrent-acute-pancreatitis-and-progression-to-chronic-pancreatitis
    In a Danish prospective study of 352 patients with AP and a 30-year complete follow-up by the Danish registries, 24.1% of the patients with a first attack of AP progressed to CP. […] The mortality in patients with progressive acute pancreatitis was 2.7 times higher than the mortality in patients that did not progress to chronic pancreatitis. […] The risk of progression decreased with increasing age and in a Cox regression analysis with age included as a co-factor, smoking was the most important factor associated with progression from AP to CP. […] Recurrent AP is a common clinical condition. […] AP can progress to CP and smoking is the strongest risk factor associated with progression. […] The mortality is 5-6 times higher compared with the background population, indicating that patients with AP and risk factors for CP should be followed. […] There is consensus that these patients should avoid smoking to reduce the risk of progression of the disease.
  • #8 Acute Pancreatitis – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    An acute pancreatitis attack causes steady, boring upper abdominal pain, typically severe enough to require parenteral opioids. The pain radiates through to the back in about 50% of patients. Pain usually develops suddenly in gallstone pancreatitis; in alcoholic pancreatitis, pain develops over a few days. The pain usually persists for several days. Sitting up and leaning forward may reduce pain, but coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may accentuate it. Nausea and vomiting are common. […] The patient tends to appear acutely ill and sweaty. Pulse rate is usually elevated (eg, 100 to 140 beats/minute). Respiration is shallow and rapid. Blood pressure may be transiently high or low, with significant postural hypotension. Temperature may be normal or even subnormal at first but may increase to 37.7 to 38.3 C within a few hours. Sensorium may be blunted to the point of obtundation. Scleral icterus is occasionally present because of obstruction of the bile duct by a gallstone or inflammation and swelling of the pancreatic head. The lungs may have limited diaphragmatic excursion and evidence of atelectasis.
  • #8 Acute Pancreatitis – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Patients may have an ileus, resulting in decreased bowel sounds and abdominal distention. Marked abdominal tenderness occurs, most often in the upper abdomen. Rarely, severe peritoneal irritation results in a rigid and boardlike abdomen. Pancreatic duct disruption may cause ascites (pancreatic ascites). The Grey Turner sign (ecchymoses of the flanks) and the Cullen sign (ecchymoses of the umbilical region) indicate extravasation of hemorrhagic exudate, occur in […] Infection in the pancreas or in an adjacent fluid collection should be suspected if the patient has a generally toxic appearance with fever and an elevated white blood cell count or if deterioration follows an initial period of stabilization. Patients with severe disease can develop multiorgan failure (cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory).
  • #8 Acute Pancreatitis
    https://mobile.fpnotebook.com/GI/Pancreas/ActPncrts.htm
    […] […] Abdominal tenderness and guarding in the upper quadrants […] Peritoneal signs may be present (e.g. abdominal rigidity or Rebound Tenderness) […] Bowel sounds decreased […] Palpable upper abdominal mass […] Ecchymosis (non-specific, and found in only 3% of cases) […] […] […] Most cases subside in 3-7 days (90%) […] […] […] Most Acute Pancreatitis resolves without complication […] Overall mortality of Acute Pancreatitis: 5% […] Findings that most increase mortality risk […] Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis […] Multiorgan dysfunction or failure […] Necrotizing Pancreatitis (especially with concurrent infection or abscess) […] Necrosis occurs in up to 20% of Acute Pancreatitis cases […] Pancreatitic necrosis when secondarily infected, is associated with a 20-30% mortality
  • #9 Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments, Tests
    https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation that lasts a short time. It can range from mild discomfort to a severe, life-threatening illness. Most people who have it recover completely after getting the right treatment. In severe cases, acute pancreatitis can cause bleeding, serious tissue damage, infection, and cysts. Severe pancreatitis can also harm other vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys. […] Symptoms of acute pancreatitis include moderate to severe pain in the upper part of your belly that goes into your back. Eating may make it worse, especially foods high in fat. Fever, higher heart rate, nausea and vomiting, and swelling and tenderness in the belly are also symptoms. […] The main early sign is pain in the upper belly that comes on suddenly and lingers, along with nausea and vomiting. The pain may spread to your back, and you may have yellowing (jaundice) of your skin and the whites of your eyes.
  • #9 Acute Pancreatitis – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    An acute pancreatitis attack causes steady, boring upper abdominal pain, typically severe enough to require parenteral opioids. The pain radiates through to the back in about 50% of patients. Pain usually develops suddenly in gallstone pancreatitis; in alcoholic pancreatitis, pain develops over a few days. The pain usually persists for several days. Sitting up and leaning forward may reduce pain, but coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may accentuate it. Nausea and vomiting are common. […] The patient tends to appear acutely ill and sweaty. Pulse rate is usually elevated (eg, 100 to 140 beats/minute). Respiration is shallow and rapid. Blood pressure may be transiently high or low, with significant postural hypotension. Temperature may be normal or even subnormal at first but may increase to 37.7 to 38.3 C within a few hours. Sensorium may be blunted to the point of obtundation. Scleral icterus is occasionally present because of obstruction of the bile duct by a gallstone or inflammation and swelling of the pancreatic head. The lungs may have limited diaphragmatic excursion and evidence of atelectasis.
  • #9 Acute pancreatitis – Guts UK
    https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/
    People experience: A sudden onset of abdominal (belly) pain, usually starting in the upper abdomen developing over minutes to hours. Pain that can also travel through to the back. Feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting). A fever and a high heart rate particularly in severe disease. […] Most people need to be admitted to hospital to control the pain and start treatment. […] People with pancreatitis typically stay in the hospital for 5 to 10 days. If the pancreatitis is severe and complications develop, people can be in hospital for several months. For people that achieve a full recovery at home, their recovery can be up to three times the length of a hospital stay. […] Most people achieve full recovery, although some will suffer from recurrent attacks. A small number may have persistent or chronic pancreatitis. If the damage is severe, people may need supplementary digestive enzymes to help to digest food. About 1 in 5 adults who have had severe acute pancreatitis will go on to develop diabetes in the future. […] Symptoms which suggest the development of diabetes and should be discussed with your doctor include: Unintentional weight loss. Feeling very thirsty. Peeing more often than normal, particularly at night. Craving sugary drinks and foods. Other symptoms might include tiredness and blurred vision.
  • #9 Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://www.hoag.org/specialties-services/digestive-health/diseases-conditions/acute-or-chronic-pancreatitis/
    With most acute pancreatitis cases, symptoms usually go away after about a week, but recovery may take longer depending on the severity of the case and the patients overall health. […] The symptoms of pancreatitis can be different for every patient. Known symptoms of chronic and acute pancreatitis include: […] Symptoms of Acute Pancreatitis: Sudden, severe pain in the center of your abdomen, which may spread to your back or left shoulder; Feeling sick or nauseous after eating or drinking, especially if you’ve eaten fatty foods; Indigestion and diarrhea; Infection and/or a high fever over 100.4F; Recurring nausea and vomiting; Rapid pulse rate; Swelling or tenderness of the abdomen; Jaundice, which is a yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin; Dehydration. […] General Symptoms/Complications of Both Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis: Heart, lung or kidney failure, or a combination (A.K.A. Multi-organ failure); Pancreatic duct leakage; Narrowing or blockage of the pancreatic duct or bile duct; Damage or scarring of the pancreas.
  • #9 Signs, symptoms and management of pancreatitis – The Pharmaceutical Journal
    https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/signs-symptoms-and-management-of-pancreatitis
    Pancreatitis can cause inflammation of other gastrointestinal-tract organs. For example compression of the duodenum and stomach outlet can lead to abdominal distention, causing nausea and/or vomiting. Patients also often have a fever, are tachycardic and are often jaundiced. […] Patients with chronic pancreatitis can also experience symptoms of pancreatic endocrine and exocrine insufficiency. Endocrine insufficiency can lead to non-diabetic hyperglycaemia owing to damage to the islets of Langerhans and is characterised by a deficiency of insulin. Exocrine insufficiency can present as maldigestion and malabsorption owing to damage of the acinar cells, which are responsible for synthesising, storing and secreting digestive enzyme. […] Initial treatment of acute pancreatitis focuses on resuscitation with intravenous fluids, analgesia and nutritional support, with early oral feeding favoured if tolerated. Early, aggressive hydration, defined as 250–500mL/h of isotonic crystalloid should be provided to all patients, unless cardiovascular and/or renal co-morbidities exist, within the first 12–24 hours.
  • #9 Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2007/0515/p1513.html
    Research has shown some advantages of the CT Severity Index in predicting the severity of acute pancreatitis compared with the other systems. One study found that a CT Severity Index score of 5 or greater correlated with prolonged hospitalization and higher rates of mortality and morbidity. A CT Severity Index score of 5 or greater was associated with a mortality rate 15 times higher than in those with a score of less than 5. […] Irrespective of scoring criteria, signs of organ failure within 24 hours of admission significantly increase the risk of death; and thus, physiologic response to treatment needs to be monitored closely.
  • #10
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/symptoms/
    The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe pain that develops suddenly in the centre of your tummy. […] This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back. […] Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: feeling or being sick (vomiting), indigestion, a high temperature of 38C or more (fever), yellowing of the whites of the eyes, and yellowing of the skin although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin (jaundice), tenderness or swelling of the tummy, fast heartbeat (tachycardia) or rapid breathing. […] Eating or drinking may make you feel worse very quickly, especially if you eat fatty foods. […] Acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones usually develops after eating a large meal. If the condition is caused by alcohol, the pain often develops 6 to 12 hours after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol.
  • #10 FAQ: Acute Pancreatitis | Ohio State Health & Discovery
    https://health.osu.edu/health/general-health/new-tools-and-techniques-for-gastrointestinal-diseases/faq-acute-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas suddenly becomes inflamed. […] The most common symptoms of acute pancreatitis are nausea and vomiting accompanied by intense pain that begins suddenly in the upper part of the abdomen and travels toward the back. […] In some cases, patients may experience additional symptoms: Soreness and swelling of the abdomen, Yellowing of the skin and/or whites of the eyes, Fast heartbeat (tachycardia), Rapid breathing, Fever. […] In approximately 80% of cases, patients will feel better on their own within a week and never have another attack. In the other 20% of cases, recovery is much more prolonged. This subset of patients who develop a more severe case may experience necrosis of the pancreas or failure of secondary organs like the kidneys, lungs or heart. Some patients may suffer from recurrent attacks throughout their lives.
  • #10 Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://www.hoag.org/specialties-services/digestive-health/diseases-conditions/acute-or-chronic-pancreatitis/
    With most acute pancreatitis cases, symptoms usually go away after about a week, but recovery may take longer depending on the severity of the case and the patients overall health. […] The symptoms of pancreatitis can be different for every patient. Known symptoms of chronic and acute pancreatitis include: […] Symptoms of Acute Pancreatitis: Sudden, severe pain in the center of your abdomen, which may spread to your back or left shoulder; Feeling sick or nauseous after eating or drinking, especially if you’ve eaten fatty foods; Indigestion and diarrhea; Infection and/or a high fever over 100.4F; Recurring nausea and vomiting; Rapid pulse rate; Swelling or tenderness of the abdomen; Jaundice, which is a yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin; Dehydration. […] General Symptoms/Complications of Both Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis: Heart, lung or kidney failure, or a combination (A.K.A. Multi-organ failure); Pancreatic duct leakage; Narrowing or blockage of the pancreatic duct or bile duct; Damage or scarring of the pancreas.
  • #10 Acute Pancreatitis: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/181364-overview
    Occasionally, extremity muscular spasms secondary to hypocalcemia. Acute pancreatitis is broadly classified as either mild or severe. According to the Atlanta classification, severe acute pancreatitis is signaled by the following: Evidence of organ failure (eg, systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg, arterial partial pressure of oxygen [Pa O2] 60 mm Hg or lower, serum creatinine level 2 mg/dL or higher, GI bleeding amounting to 500 mL or more in 24 hours) […] Local complications (eg, necrosis, abscess, pseudocyst) […] Ranson score of 3 or higher or APACHE score of 8 or higher. Medical management of mild acute pancreatitis is relatively straightforward; however, patients with severe acute pancreatitis require intensive care. In severe disease, the inflammatory infiltrate is severe, associated with necrosis of the parenchyma, often accompanied by evidence of severe gland dysfunction, and it may be associated with multiorgan system failure.
  • #11 Acute Pancreatitis – Harvard Health
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/acute-pancreatitis-a-to-z
    Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. The most common symptom of acute pancreatitis is upper abdominal pain. It can range from tolerable to severe. The pain usually occurs in the middle of the body, just under the ribs. But it is sometimes felt on either the left or right side. This is a steady, drilling, or „boring” pain. It can radiate to the back, flank, chest, or lower abdomen. Pain reaches a maximum intensity quickly, often within 30 minutes. In alcohol-induced pancreatitis, the pain tends to begin one to three days after a binge. It may be difficult to find a comfortable position. Bending over or lying on your side may reduce the pain. Eating usually makes the pain worse. Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal bloating. In severe cases, fever, difficulty breathing, weakness, and shock may develop.
  • #11 Acute pancreatitis | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/acute-pancreatitis/
    Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis can include: nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion, a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above, jaundice yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, tenderness or swelling of the abdomen (tummy). […] Most cases of acute pancreatitis are diagnosed in hospital because of the risk of serious complications. […] People with mild acute pancreatitis tend to improve within a week and experience either no further problems or problems that resolve within 48 hours. People with severe acute pancreatitis develop persistent serious problems.
  • #12 Acute Pancreatitis – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Sitting upright and leaning forward may provide some relief. […] Most people feel nauseated and have to vomit, sometimes to the point of dry heaves (retching without producing any vomit). […] Often, even large doses of an injected opioid analgesic do not relieve pain completely. […] In acute pancreatitis, a person may develop some swelling in the upper abdomen. […] Some people, especially those who develop acute pancreatitis because of alcohol use, may never develop any symptoms other than moderate to severe pain. […] Other people feel terrible. They look sick and are sweaty and have a fast pulse (100 to 140 beats a minute) and shallow, rapid breathing. […] At first, body temperature may be normal, but it may increase in a few hours to between 100 F and 101 F (37.7 C and 38.3 C). […] Blood pressure is usually low and tends to fall when the person stands, causing lightheadedness. […] Occasionally, the whites of the eyes (sclera) become yellowish.
  • #12 Acute pancreatitis | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/acute-pancreatitis/
    Most people with acute pancreatitis improve within a week and experience no further problems, but severe cases can have serious complications and can even be fatal. […] The most common symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: suddenly getting severe pain in the centre of your abdomen (tummy), feeling or being sick, diarrhoea. […] The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe, dull pain around the top of your stomach that develops suddenly. […] This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back or below your left shoulder blade. Eating or drinking may also make you feel worse very quickly, especially fatty foods. […] Acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones usually develops after eating a large meal. If the condition is caused by alcohol, the pain often develops 6 to 12 hours after drinking a significant amount of alcohol.
  • #13 Pancreatitis > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine
    https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/pancreatitis
    Pain that becomes more intense within 15 to 30 minutes after meals. […] Pain that intensifies after consuming alcohol. […] Nausea and/or vomiting. […] Indigestion or bloating. […] A tender, distended abdomen. […] A faster-than-usual heartbeat. […] Fever. […] Chills. […] Sweating. […] Weight loss. […] Diarrhea. […] Jaundice. […] Shortness of breath. […] Stool that appears fatty, oily, foul-smelling, pale, clay-colored, or orange. […] During severe pancreatitis, people may experience intense abdominal pain, shortness of breath, and/or a fast heartbeat. […] Most people with acute pancreatitis typically recover within a short time frame without complications. However, if left untreated, it is possible to die from severe acute pancreatitis.
  • #13 Acute Pancreatitis: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/181364-overview
    Symptoms of acute pancreatitis include the following: Abdominal pain (cardinal symptom): Characteristically dull, boring, and steady; usually sudden in onset and gradually becoming more severe until reaching a constant ache; most often located in the upper abdomen and may radiate directly through to the back […] Nausea and vomiting, sometimes with anorexia […] Diarrhea. The following physical findings may be noted, varying with the severity of the disease: Fever (76%) and tachycardia (65%); hypotension […] Abdominal tenderness, muscular guarding (68%), and distention (65%); diminished or absent bowel sounds […] Jaundice (28%) […] Dyspnea (10%); tachypnea; basilar rales, especially in the left lung […] In severe cases, hemodynamic instability (10%) and hematemesis or melena (5%); pale, diaphoretic, and listless appearance
  • #14 Acute Pancreatitis – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas that may be mild or life threatening but usually subsides. […] Severe abdominal pain is the predominant symptom. […] In acute pancreatitis, inflammation develops quickly and subsides within a few days but can last for a few weeks. […] Almost everyone with acute pancreatitis has severe abdominal pain in the upper abdomen. The pain penetrates to the back in about 50% of people. […] When acute pancreatitis is caused by gallstones, the pain usually starts suddenly and reaches its maximum intensity in minutes. […] When pancreatitis is caused by alcohol, pain typically develops over a few days. […] Whatever the cause, the pain then remains steady and severe, has a penetrating quality, and may persist for days. […] Coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may worsen the pain.
  • #14
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/symptoms/
    The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe pain that develops suddenly in the centre of your tummy. […] This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back. […] Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: feeling or being sick (vomiting), indigestion, a high temperature of 38C or more (fever), yellowing of the whites of the eyes, and yellowing of the skin although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin (jaundice), tenderness or swelling of the tummy, fast heartbeat (tachycardia) or rapid breathing. […] Eating or drinking may make you feel worse very quickly, especially if you eat fatty foods. […] Acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones usually develops after eating a large meal. If the condition is caused by alcohol, the pain often develops 6 to 12 hours after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol.
  • #15 Acute Pancreatitis – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    An acute pancreatitis attack causes steady, boring upper abdominal pain, typically severe enough to require parenteral opioids. The pain radiates through to the back in about 50% of patients. Pain usually develops suddenly in gallstone pancreatitis; in alcoholic pancreatitis, pain develops over a few days. The pain usually persists for several days. Sitting up and leaning forward may reduce pain, but coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may accentuate it. Nausea and vomiting are common. […] The patient tends to appear acutely ill and sweaty. Pulse rate is usually elevated (eg, 100 to 140 beats/minute). Respiration is shallow and rapid. Blood pressure may be transiently high or low, with significant postural hypotension. Temperature may be normal or even subnormal at first but may increase to 37.7 to 38.3 C within a few hours. Sensorium may be blunted to the point of obtundation. Scleral icterus is occasionally present because of obstruction of the bile duct by a gallstone or inflammation and swelling of the pancreatic head. The lungs may have limited diaphragmatic excursion and evidence of atelectasis.
  • #16
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/symptoms/
    The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe pain that develops suddenly in the centre of your tummy. […] This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back. […] Other symptoms of acute pancreatitis include: feeling or being sick (vomiting), indigestion, a high temperature of 38C or more (fever), yellowing of the whites of the eyes, and yellowing of the skin although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin (jaundice), tenderness or swelling of the tummy, fast heartbeat (tachycardia) or rapid breathing. […] Eating or drinking may make you feel worse very quickly, especially if you eat fatty foods. […] Acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones usually develops after eating a large meal. If the condition is caused by alcohol, the pain often develops 6 to 12 hours after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol.
  • #17 Acute Pancreatitis – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    Sitting upright and leaning forward may provide some relief. […] Most people feel nauseated and have to vomit, sometimes to the point of dry heaves (retching without producing any vomit). […] Often, even large doses of an injected opioid analgesic do not relieve pain completely. […] In acute pancreatitis, a person may develop some swelling in the upper abdomen. […] Some people, especially those who develop acute pancreatitis because of alcohol use, may never develop any symptoms other than moderate to severe pain. […] Other people feel terrible. They look sick and are sweaty and have a fast pulse (100 to 140 beats a minute) and shallow, rapid breathing. […] At first, body temperature may be normal, but it may increase in a few hours to between 100 F and 101 F (37.7 C and 38.3 C). […] Blood pressure is usually low and tends to fall when the person stands, causing lightheadedness. […] Occasionally, the whites of the eyes (sclera) become yellowish.
  • #18 Acute Pancreatitis – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/pancreatitis/acute-pancreatitis
    An acute pancreatitis attack causes steady, boring upper abdominal pain, typically severe enough to require parenteral opioids. The pain radiates through to the back in about 50% of patients. Pain usually develops suddenly in gallstone pancreatitis; in alcoholic pancreatitis, pain develops over a few days. The pain usually persists for several days. Sitting up and leaning forward may reduce pain, but coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may accentuate it. Nausea and vomiting are common. […] The patient tends to appear acutely ill and sweaty. Pulse rate is usually elevated (eg, 100 to 140 beats/minute). Respiration is shallow and rapid. Blood pressure may be transiently high or low, with significant postural hypotension. Temperature may be normal or even subnormal at first but may increase to 37.7 to 38.3 C within a few hours. Sensorium may be blunted to the point of obtundation. Scleral icterus is occasionally present because of obstruction of the bile duct by a gallstone or inflammation and swelling of the pancreatic head. The lungs may have limited diaphragmatic excursion and evidence of atelectasis.
  • #19 Acute Pancreatitis: A Medical Emergency
    https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/acute-pancreatitis-a-medical-emergency
    Acute pancreatitis (AP) is sudden inflammation of the pancreas that may be mild or life-threatening. Severe abdominal pain is the predominant symptom, and blood tests and imaging tests help clinicians make the diagnosis. Patients with AP usually seek urgent medical attention for the sudden onset of severe pain of the upper abdomen that radiates to the back. Almost everyone with acute pancreatitis has severe and constant abdominal pain in the upper abdomen, below the sternum. The pain penetrates to the back in about 50% of people. With gallstones, the pain usually starts suddenly and reaches its maximum intensity in minutes. The pain remains steady and severe, with a penetrating quality, and persists for days. Some people have only slight abdominal tenderness, and in 5% to 10% of patients there is no pain at all. Coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may worsen the pain. Sitting upright and leaning forward may provide some relief. Most people feel nauseated and have to vomit, sometimes to the point of not producing any vomit. Often, even large doses of an injected opioid analgesic do not completely relieve pain. With acute pancreatitis, body temperature may be normal at first but will increase in a few hours to between 100F and 101F (37.7C and 38.3C). Blood pressure tends to fall when a person with AP stands, causing faintness. As the disease progresses, people tend to be less and less aware of their surroundings; some are nearly unconscious. Occasionally, the whites of the eyes (sclera) become yellowish. In certain people, the initial symptom may be shock or coma.

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