PANCREATITIS TREAETMENTS WHAT IS PANCREATITIS? Pancreatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas, a gland responsible for digestion and blood sugar regulation. There are two main types: acute and chronic. Acute pancreatitis, often severe but usually resolved with medical treatment, can be caused by factors like gallstones, alcohol consumption, infections, trauma, or high triglycerides. Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, rapid pulse, and tender abdomen. Chronic pancreatitis, on the other hand, is a long-term inflammation that can cause permanent