A condition of the pancreas causing severe abdominal pain, shock and collapse, which can be fatal.

The Condition"...A low fat, high carbohydrate diet, which requires fewer enzymes to digest, is recommended..."

A rare disease in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. The pancreas, a gland which produces enzymes to digest food, is located next to the duodenum and behind the stomach. The most common causes for pancreatitis are alcohol and gallstones. There are two forms of pancreatitis, acute and chronic. The acute form occurs suddenly and may be a severe, life-threatening illness with many complications. Usually, the patient recovers completely. A chronic form of the disease may develop if injury to the pancreas continues, such as when a patient persists in drinking alcohol, bringing severe pain and reduced functioning of the pancreas that affects digestion and causes weight loss.

An inflammation of the pancreas. It may be caused by alcohol or gallstones. Medications such as hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic) may also cause this problem.

Inflammation of the pancreas. An occasional side effect of treatment with ddI, pancreatitis can result in severe, debilitating abdominal pain and death. Its onset can be predicted by rises in blood levels of the pancreatic enzyme amylase, as well as increases in blood triglycerides.

acute or chronic inflammation of the pancreas often associated with alcoholism and gall bladder disease.

Inflammation of the pancreas, acute or chronic.

Inflammation of the pancreas, an essential part of both the endocrine and the digestive systems. The pancreas secretes juices that aid in digestion, and a number of hormones (including insulin).

Swelling or inflammation of the pancreas. If left unchecked, it can result in severe abdominal pain and death. Pancreatitis is often associated with an increase in blood levels of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas.

Inflammation of the pancreas that causes nausea, vomiting, and intense abdominal or flank pain.

Inflammation of the pancreas, most often caused by alcoholism or biliary tract disease.

Inflammation of the pancreas, sometimes caused by certain medications or alcoholism.

refers to an inflammatory condition of the pancreas that results from many causes (gall stones, drugs, alcohol); the symptoms of pancreatitis are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting; pancreatitis can be fatal especially if it is acute

irritation of the pancreas that can make it stop working; most often caused by gallstones or alcohol abuse.

potentially fatal inflamation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis is a side effect of some anti-HIV drugs. Symptoms include severe stomach pain.

Inflammation of the pancreas which can cause extreme pain, vomiting, hiccoughing, constipation, and collapse.

Inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis may cause diabetes and problems with digestion. Pain is the primary symptom.

The Condition"...Other pancreatitis symptoms include fever, nausea and vomiting..." Related Topic"...those of acute pancreatitis: a gradual or sudden severe pain in the center part of the upper abdomen goes through to the back, perhaps becoming worse when eating and building to a persistent pain; nausea and vomiting; fever; jaundice (yellowing of the skin); shock; weight loss; symptoms of diabetes mellitus..."

Inflammation of the pancreas, associated with a trauma or blockage of the pancreatic ducts. (Alcohol abuse can cause pancreatitis in humans, but that's not likely to be a problem for your average cat!) Repeated attacks of chronic, long term pancreatitis can lead to destruction of the pancreas. Islet cells of the pancreas may also be destroyed, which leads to diabetes.

Inflammation of the pancreas. (Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 2000).

inflammation of the pancreas, a digestive gland in the abdominal cavity. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, constipation and jaundice.

An inflammation of the pancreas. Can be life-threatening.

Inflammation of the pancreas. Usually painful.

inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain (see Frozen Plasma products).

inflammatory condition of the pancreas that may be acute or chronic.

Inflammation of the pancreas. Of the many diverse causes of pancreatitis , the most common are alcohol and gallstones . See the entire definition of Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic (long term) pancreatitis can be a cause of cancer of the pancreas.

Inflammation of the pancreas caused by alcohol, disease in the gallbladder, or virus.

inflammation of the pancreas, which results in severe pain upon secretion of digestive juices.

The inflammation of the pancreas.

inflammation of the pancreas; there are several types: 1. acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis, sometimes associated with hemorrhage, shack and death. 2. chronic interstitial pancreatitis associated with indigestion, inability to properly digest stool, foul-smelling stools, etc.

inflammation of the pancreas due to a variety of causes such as infections and drugs. The pancreas produces enzymes and bicarbonate important in digestion and absorption of nutrients as well as insulin. Chronic, severe pancreatitis can result in malabsorption and diarrhea as well as diabetes mellitus.

Inflammation of the pancreas, characterized by vomiting, often induced by a high fat meal such as table scraps.

Inflammation of the pancreas that can produce severe pain and debilitating illness. Its onset can be predicted by rises in blood levels of the pancreatic enzyme amylase.

A potentially dangerous inflammation of the pancreas that can occur in people with gallstones.

Inflammation of the pancreas. Characterized by intense abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, slow pulse, and possible jaundice.

inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis usually follows recurrent attacks of acute pancreatitis. Pancreas gradually becomes unable to supply digestive juices and hormones necessary for good health.

An acute or chronic inflammation of the pancreas associated with alcoholism and marked by severe abdominal pain, nausea, and fever.

The Condition"...While alcoholism is the primary cause of chronic inflammation, the condition can be traced to other causes: cystic fibrosis, drugs, genetic disposition and radiation therapy may all trigger the disease..."

The Condition"...An inflamed pancreas, or pancreatitis, presents as both acute and chronic conditions..." Our Question about current alcohol consumption"The most common cause of pancreatitis is long term excess alcohol consumption..." Relationship to Pancreatic Cancer"Long-term pancreatitis has been linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer..."

The Condition"...Blood tests that measure levels of lipase and amylase may indicate inflammation..."

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. See also acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis for more details.