Experiences with

Acute pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed (swollen) over a short period of time.

The pancreas is a small organ, located behind the stomach, that helps with digestion.

Most people with acute pancreatitis start to feel better within about a week and have no further problems. But some people with severe acute pancreatitis can go on to develop serious complications.

Acute pancreatitis is different to chronic pancreatitis, where the pancreas has become permanently damaged from inflammation over many years.

Symptoms of acute pancreatitis

The most common symptoms of acute pancreatitis include:

suddenly getting severe pain in the centre of your tummy (abdomen)
feeling or being sick
diarrhoea
a high temperature of 38C or more (fever)

Read more about the symptoms of acute pancreatitis and diagnosing acute pancreatitis.

When to get medical help

See a GP immediately if you suddenly develop severe abdominal pain. If this isn't possible, contact NHS 111 for advice.

Causes of acute pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis is most often linked to:

gallstones
drinking too much alcohol

But sometimes the cause is not known.

By reducing how much alcohol you drink and altering your diet to make gallstones less likely, you can reduce your chances of developing acute pancreatitis.

Read more about the causes of acute pancreatitis and preventing acute pancreatitis.

How it's treated

Treatment for acute pancreatitis aims to help control the condition and manage any symptoms.

This usually involves admission to hospital. You may be given fluids directly into a vein (intravenous fluids), pain relief, liquid food through a tube in your tummy and oxygen through tubes in your nose.

Most people with acute pancreatitis get better within a week and are well enough to leave hospital after a few days.

Recovery can take longer in severe cases, as some people can develop complications.

Read more about treating acute pancreatitis and the possible complications of acute pancreatitis.

44 public posts

I probably have PMR

However he said that if PMR is diagnosed, there is a problem with me taking corticosteroids, as in the past I had idiopathic acute pancreatitis. For this reason, even ibuprofen, which has been helpful in getting me moving, is not advised. He will refer me to a rheumatologist for advice.However he said that if PMR is diagnosed, there is a problem with me taking corticosteroids, as in the past I had idiopathic acute pancreatitis. For this reason, even ibuprofen, which has been helpful in getting me moving, is not advised. He will refer me to a rheumatologist for advice.

Meltiin PMRGCAuk

Carbimazole - Safety Alert in Pregnancy and Pancreatitis

Risk of acute pancreatitis There have been post-marketing reports of acute pancreatitis with the use of medicinal products containing carbimazole/thiamazole.Risk of acute pancreatitis There have been post-marketing reports of acute pancreatitis with the use of medicinal products containing carbimazole/thiamazole.

helvellaAdministratorin Thyroid UK

Birth Defects and Pancreatitis Warning Over Carbimazole reported in Medscape February 19, 2019

Acute Pancreatitis Concerns The PRAC review also found reports of acute pancreatitis associated with the use of carbimazole and thiamazole, the latter of which is not authorised for use in the UK.Acute Pancreatitis Concerns The PRAC review also found reports of acute pancreatitis associated with the use of carbimazole and thiamazole, the latter of which is not authorised for use in the UK.

holyshedballsin Thyroid UK

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Will MRI scan trigger AF?

However, I have been in hospital with acute pancreatitis and liver problems due to a blocked bile duct. On a zero fat diet and awaiting the results of an MRI scan to inform the surgeon's decision about which bits to chop out.However, I have been in hospital with acute pancreatitis and liver problems due to a blocked bile duct. On a zero fat diet and awaiting the results of an MRI scan to inform the surgeon's decision about which bits to chop out.

WendyWu20in AF Association

Don't know if I've had a diagnosis

This has all happened since January after being took in to get my gallbladder removed then j was back in hospital in February as I also have acute pancreatitis and was in pain but anyways was in hospital for 3 weeks had over 20 clexine injections in my arms which I ended up taking a reaction too andThis has all happened since January after being took in to get my gallbladder removed then j was back in hospital in February as I also have acute pancreatitis and was in pain but anyways was in hospital for 3 weeks had over 20 clexine injections in my arms which I ended up taking a reaction too and

Staz91in Fibro Friends WSM

16 years since diagnosis and still unwell

Also went through menopause at 45, developed gall stones which were left untreated and developed into acute pancreatitis so needed emergency treatment two years ago and they finally removed my gall bladder!Also went through menopause at 45, developed gall stones which were left untreated and developed into acute pancreatitis so needed emergency treatment two years ago and they finally removed my gall bladder!

Aquapussin Thyroid UK

Local hyperthyroidism promotes pancreatic acinar cell proliferation during acute pancreatitis

In this study we demonstrated that levels of the thyroid hormone 3,3',5-triodo-L-thyronine (T3) transiently increased in the pancreas during acute pancreatitis.In this study we demonstrated that levels of the thyroid hormone 3,3',5-triodo-L-thyronine (T3) transiently increased in the pancreas during acute pancreatitis.

helvellaAdministratorin Thyroid UK

Does T3 use raise blood sugar levels?

As well as hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, fibromyalgia I am an insulin dependent diabetic( caused by sepsis/ acute pancreatitis) and because of fibromyalgia been going down Dr. Lowe’s route of adding T3 ( initially to levo. but now a year later T3 only, nearly 70 mcg).As well as hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, fibromyalgia I am an insulin dependent diabetic( caused by sepsis/ acute pancreatitis) and because of fibromyalgia been going down Dr. Lowe’s route of adding T3 ( initially to levo. but now a year later T3 only, nearly 70 mcg).

Judithdalstonin Thyroid UK

Something instead of morphine?

He has been in hospital with severe pain three or four times and acute chronic pancreatitis was diagnosed so he also takes Creon. He has had four scans which show no cancer But still the pain persists.He has been in hospital with severe pain three or four times and acute chronic pancreatitis was diagnosed so he also takes Creon. He has had four scans which show no cancer But still the pain persists.

Fizzy35in Oesophageal Patients Association

Experiment update - 3 months

Despite several potential big triggers: an emergency admission for acute pancreatitis and liver problems/blocked gallbladder; normal stressful situations; taking part in a choir concert with very lively choreography; high temps now here in Spain, about 32oC this week.Despite several potential big triggers: an emergency admission for acute pancreatitis and liver problems/blocked gallbladder; normal stressful situations; taking part in a choir concert with very lively choreography; high temps now here in Spain, about 32oC this week.

WendyWu20in AF Association

Pancreatitis

He was admitted a few weeks ago due to extreme weight loss for either feeding tube and/ or CT scan Scan showed Acute on Chronic Pancreatitis and apparently it would not have mattered what diet he had he was not being nourishedas his enzymes weren’t being produced Now home on enzymes in capsule form andHe was admitted a few weeks ago due to extreme weight loss for either feeding tube and/ or CT scan Scan showed Acute on Chronic Pancreatitis and apparently it would not have mattered what diet he had he was not being nourishedas his enzymes weren’t being produced Now home on enzymes in capsule form and

Fizzy35in Oesophageal Patients Association

Help please with blood results

I still have lots of symptoms of hypo ( fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss including eyebrows, muscle pain etc) but also worried as health has worsened, since diagnosis of thyroid have had breast cancer, gallstones, acute pancreatitis, now prediabetic!I still have lots of symptoms of hypo ( fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss including eyebrows, muscle pain etc) but also worried as health has worsened, since diagnosis of thyroid have had breast cancer, gallstones, acute pancreatitis, now prediabetic!

Aquapussin Thyroid UK

Prolia Denosumab and vetebral fractures

On that occasion I was left to my own devices with acute pancreatitis diagnosed by mri during menopause. Believe me please because like all of the problems big and small we live with it's often made even worse by lack of care or understanding.On that occasion I was left to my own devices with acute pancreatitis diagnosed by mri during menopause. Believe me please because like all of the problems big and small we live with it's often made even worse by lack of care or understanding.

catno1in Bone Health

Treatment for groove pancreatitis

Groove pancreatitis I have been hospitalised 9 times with acute/chronic pancreatitis in the last 5 years. My last scan report said indicative of groove pancreatitis.Groove pancreatitis I have been hospitalised 9 times with acute/chronic pancreatitis in the last 5 years. My last scan report said indicative of groove pancreatitis.

Tess11in Pancreatic Cancer Action

pip monetary decision tribunal

hi to all I was getting pip payment for over 3 years due to my health condition which has worsen over the years I have goat anxiety and depression and acute pancreatitis over the past years each time I have had a change of circumstances and contacted the dwp about this each time it has been sent to ahi to all I was getting pip payment for over 3 years due to my health condition which has worsen over the years I have goat anxiety and depression and acute pancreatitis over the past years each time I have had a change of circumstances and contacted the dwp about this each time it has been sent to a

1969vijin Fibromyalgia Action UK

Pancreatitis and PA. Any known link?

I suffered an acute pancreatitis attack on the May long weekend and was hospitalized for several days while they settled things down. I was having some abdominal discomfort before and had doc looking into things during which I did have him check B12 levels again and the blood test said it was ok.I suffered an acute pancreatitis attack on the May long weekend and was hospitalized for several days while they settled things down. I was having some abdominal discomfort before and had doc looking into things during which I did have him check B12 levels again and the blood test said it was ok.

Cricket79in Pernicious Anaemia Society

pancreatitis

I am wondering if this could be acute pancreatitis. Yes, I should be at the doc's but I completely forget the pain until it hits me again. Thank you for any commentsI am wondering if this could be acute pancreatitis. Yes, I should be at the doc's but I completely forget the pain until it hits me again. Thank you for any comments

3660in Oesophageal Patients Association

Magnesium L-Threonate for the Enhancement of Learning and Memory in People With Dementia

Intravenous magnesium (as opposed to oral magnesium supplementation), is sometimes used in hospitals to treat acute asthma, arrhythmias, overdoses of certain drugs, osmotic coma, diabetic ketoacidosis, pancreatitis, hyperthyroidism, hepatitis, and other conditions.Intravenous magnesium (as opposed to oral magnesium supplementation), is sometimes used in hospitals to treat acute asthma, arrhythmias, overdoses of certain drugs, osmotic coma, diabetic ketoacidosis, pancreatitis, hyperthyroidism, hepatitis, and other conditions.

gymdandeein Healthy Eating

Who do I see? What tests do I need? I don't know what's going on with my pancreas.

Back in 2003, I had acute pancreatitis due to alcoholism, had an endoscopy which showed I'd lost 2/3 of my pancreas (I was never told which bits). Never had any pancreatitis thereafter, despite still being an alcoholic.Back in 2003, I had acute pancreatitis due to alcoholism, had an endoscopy which showed I'd lost 2/3 of my pancreas (I was never told which bits). Never had any pancreatitis thereafter, despite still being an alcoholic.

MUDSKIPPAin Pancreatic Cancer Action

Liver

I suffer with back spasims my hands and feet always swell i cant drink as i was ill in 2013 with acute pancreatitis and since 2013 my health as been bad .I suffer with back spasims my hands and feet always swell i cant drink as i was ill in 2013 with acute pancreatitis and since 2013 my health as been bad .

Nicky1989in British Liver Trust