What are the symptoms of Acute pancreatitis?
Abdominal pain that is greatest in the upper abdomen (upper left quadrant or upper middle of the abdomen) Is persistent or chronic May be worse lying flat on the back. May spread (radiate) to the back or below the left shoulder blade. May be worse after eating or drinking (occurs within minutes following meals), especially foods with a high fat content. May be worse after drinking alcohol. Anxiety Fever Mild jaundice Nausea and vomiting Sweating
Other symptoms that may occur with this disease:
Indigestion Clay-colored stools Gaseous abdominal fullness Hiccups Skin rash or lesion Swollen abdomen
Diseases with similar symptoms include:
Gallstones Pancreatic cysts Pseudocysts Chronic pancreatitis </s>