People with mild acute pancreatitis usually start to get better within a week and experience either no further problems, or problems that get better within 48 hours. Many people are well enough to leave hospital after a few days.
Can pancreatitis be cured completely?
There is no cure for chronic pancreatitis, but the related pain and symptoms may be managed or even prevented. Since chronic pancreatitis is most often caused by drinking, abstinence from alcohol is often one way to ease the pain.
Is pancreatitis a lifelong condition?
Acute pancreatitis is usually a short-term condition, but it can recur if you continue to drink alcohol. Over time, repeated inflammation causes permanent damage to the pancreas, resulting in chronic pancreatitis.
How long does it take to fully recover from pancreatitis?
In 80% of people with acute pancreatitis, the inflammation either clears up completely or improves a lot within one to two weeks. But it sometimes leads to serious complications, so it's usually treated in a hospital.
Can you go back to normal after pancreatitis?
Complications of acute pancreatitis Although most people with acute pancreatitis recover without experiencing further problems, severe cases can have serious complications.
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