What are the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis?
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The most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis is pain in the abdomen that may be severe and last for hours or days. The individual may lose weight for no apparent reason and have trouble digesting food. They may notice oily stools as well. Eventually, a person may develop diabetes because of damage to the cells in the pancreas that control insulin production.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulThe most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis is pain in the abdomen that may be severe and last for hours or days. The individual may lose weight for no apparent reason and have trouble digesting food. They may notice oily stools as well.... More -
Dr. Linda Lee of Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:The symptoms of chronic pancreatitis include:
- Sudden sharp pain in the stomach/abdomen area
- Vomiting
- Constant, dull, pain in the stomach/abdomen
- Weight loss
- Problems with blood sugar levels
- Unusually frequent bowel movements, and foul smelling stools
The pain associated with chronic pancreatitis may also radiate straight through to the back.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulThe symptoms of chronic pancreatitis include: Sudden sharp pain in the stomach/abdomen area Vomiting Constant, dull, pain in the stomach/abdomen Weight loss Problems with blood sugar levels Unusually frequent bowel movements, and foul smelling... More -
Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis include:
• Abdominal and/or back pain
• Weight loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Onset of diabetes mellitus
• Pale colored, oily stools
Symptoms may develop over a period of time without the sudden dramatic occurrence of an acute attack. However, those with undiagnosed chronic pancreatitis may develop acute episodes.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulSymptoms of chronic pancreatitis include: • Abdominal and/or back pain• Weight loss • Nausea and vomiting • Onset of diabetes mellitus • Pale colored, oily stoolsSymptoms may develop over a period of time without the sudden... More
