Serum calcium may be decreased. Occasionally nasogastric suctioning may be required if there is persistent vomiting , severe pain, or a paralytic ileus develops. Recurrence of the attack may be prevented by treating the underlying condition. In severe cases, the pancreas may be removed. The death rate is high with hemorrhagic pancreatitis when complications such as liver, heart, or kidney impairment are present.
Recurrences are common.
Call your health care provider if intense, constant abdominal pain is present, or if other symptoms that are suggestive of acute pancreatitis develop. This illustration shows the major organs of the digestive system. Their relative sizes and positioning in the body are also demonstrated. The endocrine system is the chemical control center of the body.