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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.
Pancreatitis may cause nausea and greasy stools. Abdominal and back pain and may worsen causing chills, vomiting, sweating and fever. A physician should treat symptoms of pancreatitis immediately as it may indicate a life-threatening condition or the development of pancreatic cancer.