Pancreatitis (Acute)

Category: Gastroenterology / Pancreatic Disorders

Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas that causes severe upper abdominal pain, often radiating to the back, nausea, and vomiting, usually triggered by gallstones or alcohol abuse.

Global Prevalence

Incidence ranges from 5 to 80 cases per 100,000 population per year globally. (Source: Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 2019)

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