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But if the pancreatitis is too severe, it usually requires hospitalization to avoid complications which can be fatal. In the chronic form, it is usually treated with enzyme supplements to help improve digestion. In the chronic phase of this disorder, it may cause diabetes.
1 Pancreatitis causes abdominal pain. 2  Pancreatitis can be an acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) condition. 3  The hallmark symptom of acute pancreatitis is abdominal pain. 4  Other signs and symptoms of acute pancreatitis are: 5  nausea and vomiting.6  abdominal pain that may radiate to the back. 7  pain that worsens after eating.ancreatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas. 1  The pancreas is an abdominal gland situated behind the stomach in the upper abdomen. 2  The main function of the pancreas is to secrete hormones and enzymes that help with digestion and regulate blood sugar (glucose) metabolism.