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Pancreatitis
Inflammation or infection of the pancreas (the organ positioned behind the lower part of the stomach).
Is a type of:Pancreatic diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Upper abdomen
Chronic pancreatitis
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