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Why is my pancreatitis getting worse?
If your acute pancreatitis doesn't get better and slowly gets worse, you have chronic pancreatitis. If you have chronic pancreatitis, the digestive enzymes that would normally travel by tubes inside your pancreas and empty into your upper intestine, become trapped inside your pancreas.
What causes pancreatitis to act up?
Pancreatitis happens when your pancreas becomes irritated and inflamed (swollen). It's not a common condition. There are multiple causes, but the main culprits are gallstones or heavy alcohol use. The condition can flare up suddenly or be a long-lasting problem, which can lead to permanent damage.
How do I know if my pancreatitis is severe?
Seek care right away for the following symptoms of severe pancreatitis:1pain or tenderness in the abdomen that is severe or becomes worse.2nausea and vomiting.3fever or chills.4fast heartbeat.5shortness of breath.6yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes, called jaundice.
Does pancreatitis get worse over time?
About Chronic Pancreatitis Chronic pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal or improve—it gets worse over time and leads to permanent damage. Chronic pancreatitis eventually impairs a patient's ability to digest food and make pancreatic hormones.
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