Viruses can also cause pancreatitis in children, including mumps and chickenpox. Symptoms of pancreatitis include epigastric abdominal pain, fever and persistent vomiting. The pain is usually severe. Diagnosis of pancreatitis is by testing the blood for an elevation in the enzymes amylase and lipase. Routine treatments include intravenous fluids, medications to manage pain, and nasogastric suction for persistent vomiting.
Children usually recover in two to four days.
Cystic fibrosis is a common cause of chronic pancreatitis in children. All rights reserved. It is not meant to replace the advice of the physician who cares for your child. All medical advice and information should be considered to be incomplete without a physical exam, which is not possible without a visit to your doctor.