10 Acute Pancreatitis Symptoms

By james

Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky

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The pancreas is an internal organ that is found just below the liver in the upper abdomen. It is only around 6 inches long but it plays an important role in the digestive system. It is possible to live without it, but it would mean that we are no longer able to produce insulin. This would result in diabetes.

Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed. This can have an impact on the digestive system and create a host of other unwelcome symptoms.

If you do suspect that you have acute pancreatitis then you should make an appointment to get it checked out as soon as you can. Below are 10 symptoms of acute pancreatitis to look out for.

Symptom #1: Nausea

Whenever we fall ill, there is a good chance that we will experience nausea to some degree. It all depends on the illness, of course, but there are numerous illnesses that can cause this symptom. This can make it difficult to pinpoint the cause just from the nausea symptom alone.

Nausea can range significantly in terms of severity. It can range from being mildly uncomfortable to downright debilitating. There is also a good chance that you will experience vomiting and this can complicate things further. If you are experiencing nausea and you don’t know why, you should consider seeing a doctor to find out what is causing it.