Like acute pancreatitis it is also inflammation of the pancreas.
Chronic pancreatitis is different to acute pancreatitis .
In acute pancreatitis the episodes of inflammation are usually short and reversible. Damage to the pancreas can lead to trouble in the breakdown and digestion of food. If the inflammation worsens, then control of blood glucose can also be lost. It is a potentially serious condition and must be investigated and treated. This depends on the severity of the condition.