http://www.whatsthebestdietfor.com/what-is-pancreatitis<br /><br />What is Pancreatitis?<br /><br />Pancreatitis is a disease caused by the inflammation of the pancreas. There is acute pancreatitis, which is a sudden flare up, which can last for a few days or chronic pancreatitis, which can continue to occur for multiple years.<br /><br />The enzymes which help to break down and digest food, start to digest the pancreas itself - which is why it's very important to seek medical advise if you recognize, or suspect you are experiencing any of the following symptoms. <br /><br />severe abdominal pain<br />lower back pain<br />vomiting<br />nausea<br />elevated blood pressure<br />elevated heart rate<br />elevated respiratory rate<br />sweating<br />fever<br />jaundice<br />grey coloured/greasy stools<br />diarrhoea<br />shock
