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The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first part of the small intestine. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. The pancreas also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Either form is serious and can lead to complications.

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  1. Pancreatitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Either form is ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pancreatitis.html - Health Topics
  2. Pancreatitis Interactive Tutorial (Patient Education Institute)  
    ... we eat 2. regulate our blood sugar levels Pancreatitis Pancreatitis is a rare disease that causes the ... sections discuss acute and chronic pancreatitis separately. Acute Pancreatitis 50,000-80,000 cases of acute pancreatitis ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/.../tutorials/pancreatitis/htm/index.htm - Videos and Tutorials
  3. Genetics Home Reference: Hereditary pancreatitis From the National Institutes of Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... literature OMIM Genetic disorder catalog Genetic Conditions > Hereditary pancreatitis On this page: Description Genetic changes Inheritance Diagnosis ... Glossary definitions Reviewed October 2012 What is hereditary pancreatitis? Hereditary pancreatitis is a genetic condition characterized by ...
    ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/hereditary-pancreatitis - External Health Links
  4. Biliary Tract Disorders, Gallbladder Disorders, and Gallstone Pancreatitis (American College of Gastroenterology)  
    ... the treatment is stopped. Return to Top Gallstone Pancreatitis What is Gallstone Pancreatitis? Gallstone pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that ...
    patients.gi.org/...dder-disorders-and-gallstone-pancreatitis - External Health Links
  5. Pancreatitis From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)  
    ... A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Pancreatitis Pancreatitis On this page: What is pancreatitis? What is ... Points to Remember For More Information What is pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas ...
    digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/pancreatitis - External Health Links
  6. Chronic Pancreatitis (Beyond the Basics) (UpToDate)  
    ... Chronic pancreatitis Pancreatitis Patient information Patient information: Chronic pancreatitis (Beyond the Basics) Author Steven D Freedman, MD, ...
    www.uptodate.com/...ancreatitis-beyond-the-basics?view=print - External Health Links
  7. Acute Pancreatitis (Beyond the Basics) (UpToDate)  
    ... Pancreatic pain Pancreatitis Patient information Patient information: Acute pancreatitis (Beyond the Basics) Author Santhi Swaroop Vege, MD ...
    www.uptodate.com/...ancreatitis-beyond-the-basics?view=print - External Health Links
  8. Pancreatitis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    ... may be reprinted for personal, noncommercial use only. Pancreatitis By Mayo Clinic staff Original Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pancreatitis/DS00371 Definition Symptoms Causes Complications Preparing for your ...
    www.mayoclinic.com/.../DS00371/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print - External Health Links
  9. Chronic pancreatitis 
    Chronic pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal or improve, gets worse over time, and leads ... abuse over many years. Repeat episodes of acute pancreatitis can lead to chronic pancreatitis. Genetics may be ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000221.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Pancreatitis (North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition) - PDF  
    ... hormones important in maintaining normal blood sugar levels. Pancreatitis is an inflammation, or swelling, of the pancreas. Causes of pancreatitis include gallstones and toxins such as excessive alcohol. ...
    www.gastrokids.org/.../english/Pancreatitis - English.pdf - External Health Links
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