Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It releases the hormones insulin and glucagon, as well as digestive enzymes that help you digest and absorb food.
For more information, see the specific type of pancreatitis:
Symptoms may include:
Tests that may be performed include:
See the specific types of pancreatitis for more information.
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
See the specific types of pancreatitis.
Call your health care provider if you have persistent abdominal pain or jaundice, with or without other symptoms.
See the specific types of pancreatitis.