More people experience the acute form of pancreatitis, which appears suddenly.
| The difference between acute and chronic pancreatitis | | | | Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Located behind the stomach in the upper abdomen, the pancreas makes digestive enzymes and hormones that regulate how the body produces sugar. Pancreatitis can occur in two forms — acute and chronic. The two forms differ, but what makes them different? | | Read more |
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| What is the IBD Biobank study? | | Mayo Clinic researchers are studying irritable bowel disease (IBD) and its causes. | | Learn more |
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| Symptom checker | | Narrow potential medical conditions by choosing a symptom, selecting related factors and then viewing the possible causes. | | Go to Symptom Checker |
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| | | Book excerpt: Surgery for IBD | | When medication and lifestyle changes are not enough, some people may eventually require surgery. | | Read excerpt |
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