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Where does pancreatitis hurt?


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Pancreas:

  1. The pancreas is a tiny digestive organ found behind the stomach.
  2. The inflammation of the pancreas is known as pancreatitis.

Location of pancreatitis pain:

  1. Pancreatitis gives pain in the upper left side or in the middle of the abdomen.
  2. The pain may be sudden and severe or may begin mildly after eating food.
  3. There are two types - acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis.
  4. Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly and will last for some days.
  5. Chronic pancreatitis occurs over a period of time.

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