Acute pancreatitis refers to a medical condition that causes a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. It can range greatly in severity, from mild illnesses that just require conservative care to severe and complex disorders with substantial morbidity and mortality.

• Elevated blood fat levels
• A few drugs
• Bacterial illnesses, including leptospirosis, tuberculosis
• Viral infections, such as hepatitis, measles, and HIV
• An elevated blood calcium level
• Particular genetic changes
• Kidney failure
• Organophosphate poisoning and scorpion bites
• Smoking

• Abdominal pain is the primary symptom, which can range in intensity
• An abdomen that is swollen and painful
• Fever
• Vomiting and nausea
• Rapid heartbeat
• Rapid, shallow breathing
• A breathing problem

To some extent, the following steps might prevent acute pancreatitis:

• Give up or cut back on alcohol use
• Engage in regular exercise
• Stop smoking
• Continue to be a healthy weight
• Have a well-balanced diet that is high in fruits and vegetables
• Refrain from consuming fatty foods that are high in cholesterol
• Increase your dietary fiber intake
• Beware of medications known to cause acute pancreatitis

There are a few serious complications of acute pancreatitis, as follows:

• Pseudocysts
• Pancreatic necrosis
• Septicemia
• Septic shock
• Multiple organ failure
• Pulmonary involvement
• Diabetes
• Pancreatic cancer