Acute Pancreatitis
Signs and Symptoms

Acute pancreatitis usually begins with a sharp, severe pain in the upper abdomen that may last for a few hours or a few days.

Symptoms include:

• Constant pain in the upper abdomen, in the back and other areas
• Pain may be sudden and intense or may begin as a mild pain that is aggravated by eating and drinking
• Elevated pulse
• Fever
• Nausea and vomiting
• Swollen and tender abdomen