Overview
Chronic pancreatitis is a long-term inflammation of the pancreas The pancreas is the gland that affects digestion and blood sugar.
Symptoms
Symptoms include belly pain, smelly stools, and losing weight without trying.
Treatments
Treatment involves hospitalization for flares, oral replacement of digestive enzymes with meals, medicines, and, sometimes, surgery.
Last Updated: October 8th, 2025
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