What is pancreatitis

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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that makes the hormones insulin and glucagon. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the duodenum.

Mar 29 2009, 06:36pm | Source: Pancreatitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Information on MedicineNet.com | www.medicinenet.com

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Have anymore questions for us? Do the ChaCha & call 1-800-2CHACHA or text 242242!

Feb 27 2009, 02:00pm | Source: Pancreatitis | digestive.niddk.nih.gov

Acute pancreatitis is a condition where your pancreas becomes inflamed. ChaCha again! Open 24/7!

Jan 24 2009, 02:25pm | Source: Acute pancreatitis - information, symptoms and treatment | hcd2.bupa.co.uk

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Thank you for using ChaCha!

Jan 24 2009, 12:45pm | Source: Pancreatitis | digestive.niddk.nih.gov