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About acute pancreatitis
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eMedicineHealth)
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Sudden inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas abruptly becomes inflamed and then gets better. Some people have more than one attack but recover fully after each one. The cause of acute pancreatitis is most often alcohol abuse or gallstones. Other causes include use of prescribed drugs, trauma or surgery to the abdomen, or abnormalities of the pancreas or intestine. In rare cases, the disease may result from infections, such as mumps. In about 1 case in 6 or 7, the cause is unknown. Symptoms
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Further Reading on acute pancreatitis
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Pancreatitis - Treatment Overview (
WebMD
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Treatment of pancreatitis depends on whether you have a sudden ( acute ) attack of pancreatitis or you have had the condition for a...may need surgery if you develop complications from acute or chronic...
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Cancer acTopic Centers - Melanoma (
WebMD
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Introduction Both rare , high - penetrance and common , low - penetrance genetic factors for melanoma have been identified , and ...outdoor work or more extensive recreational activities. Acute sun exposure is...
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Complications of Lupus - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Some people with lupus ( systemic lupus erythematosus , or SLE ) develop complications with internal organs , such as the kidney , heart ...and inflammation of the lung tissue ( acute lupus pneumonitis). Some...
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Understanding Alcohol Abuse -- the Basics (
WebMD
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Get a basic overview of alcohol abuse and alcoholism from the experts at WebMD...coordination, vision, balance, and speech -- any of which can be signals of acute alcohol intoxication, or drunkenness...
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What Are Probiotics? (
WebMD
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An overview of probiotics – their benefits and how they work, supplements and foods with probiotics, the best probiotics for...concluded that probiotics are most effective for: Acute childhood...
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Pancreatitis, acute (
MedicineNet
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Peritonitis, acute (
MedicineNet
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Pancreatitis (
eMedicineHealth
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (
eMedicineHealth
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Pancreatitis (
eMedicineHealth
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