Pancreatitis
Current as of: November 7, 2018
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD – Family Medicine & Peter J. Kahrilas MD – Gastroenterology
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ in your belly that makes insulin and enzymes that help you digest food. Pancreatitis can cause sudden, severe belly pain. It’s usually caused by heavy alcohol use or gallstones. Most people recover fully from pancreatitis.