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Pancreatitis describes the condition of inflammation of the pancreas that causes mild to severe pain in the abdomen. The most common causes of pancreatitis are gallstones and frequent and excessive consumption of alcohol (80% of cases), and less common causes are drugs or medication. The onset of pain in the abdomen region usually occurs within a day of binge drinking or eating a large meal. Sufferers are often feeling better in 2 to 3 days if they abstain from food and liquids. There are two forms of pancreatitis, which are different in causes and symptoms, and require different treatment:

• Acute pancreatitis: One-time occurrence
• Chronic pancreatitis: Persists even after the cause has been removed

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