pancreatitis

Signs of Pancreatitis and Death Due to Inflamed Pancreas

Every year approximately 200,000 Americans are admitted to a hospital with pancreatitis. This condition of the pancreas is seen throughout the world but is more prevalent in the United States and Finland than in other countries. In the United States, acute pancreatitis is largely associated with alcohol consumption. Death >> Read More ...

Pancreatitis (Acute, Chronic) Causes and Symptoms

What is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the pancreas. It is one of the more common pancreas problems often associated with gallstones and alcohol misuse. The pancreas is an elongated gland lies in the upper abdomen and influences digestion, absorption, metabolism and storage of nutrients. >> Read More ...

Pancreas Problems, Causes and Symptoms of Pancreatic Diseases

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Causes of Upper Middle Abdominal (Stomach) Pain

The upper abdomen is a part of the trunk between the lower ribs and the navel. Epigastrium is the medical term for the upper middle region which lies high up in the abdomen. It is approximately where the breastbone ends, although the uppermost part of the abdomen is tucked under the ribcage and behind the breastbone. Pain >> Read More ...