This pain may subside and then come back, and it may become more frequent as the pancreatitis gets worse. The pain may also be felt in the back area.
[header] How to diagnose chronic pancreatitis [title] Monitor for abdominal pain. [step] The most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis is recurrent episodes of abdominal pain. This pain can occur in the upper, middle, or left side of the abdomen.