which factors may lead to an acute inflammation of the pancreas
A. Acute pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that occurs suddenly, and produces severe, upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. The pain may last for less than a week in the majority of patients (90 percent), but may be severe and affect other organs (10 percent of patients). Back to Top.
Pancreatitis means inflammation of the pancreas that can appear in two very different ways. Acute pancreatitis is sudden while chronic pancreatitis is recurring or persistent. Some cases of pancreatitis may be mild and go away on their own and do not require treatment. However, severe cases can lead to potentially fatal complications. Acute pancreatitis is uncommon.