Chronic pancreatitis

Published on October 8, 2025

Overview

Chronic pancreatitis is a long-term inflammation of the pancreas The pancreas is the gland that affects digestion and blood sugar.

Symptoms

Symptoms include belly pain, smelly stools, and losing weight without trying.

Treatments

Treatment involves hospitalization for flares, oral replacement of digestive enzymes with meals, medicines, and, sometimes, surgery.

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