Chronic pancreatitisOverview
Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas has become permanently damaged from inflammation and stops working properly.
overview
Chronic pancreatitis is where the pancreas, a small organ that helps with digestion, stops working properly.
symptoms
A common symptom of chronic pancreatitis is repeated severe tummy pain, which often starts after eating.
causes
The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is drinking too much alcohol over many years.
treatments_overview
There's no cure for chronic pancreatitis, but lifestyle changes and medicines can help ease symptoms. Surgery may help if your pain is severe.
Page last reviewed: 31/10/2018
Next review due: 31/10/2021