These are signs and symptoms of Chronic pancreatitis: Ongoing damage to your pancreas can lead to a chronic condition that destroys the pancreas and nearby tissues, although it may be years before signs and symptoms appear. A few people with chronic pancreatitis never experience discomfort, but most have intermittent bouts of abdominal pain that can be severe. The pain may last anywhere from a few hours to weeks or even years. Drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco, or eating often makes symptoms worse.
In addition to pain, chronic pancreatitis can cause:
- Nausea;
- Vomiting;
- Fever;
- Bloating and gas;
- Weight loss, even when your appetite and eating habits are normal;
- Steatorrhea: Oily, malodorous stools resulting from poor digestion and malabsorption of nutrients, particularly fats;
- Diabetes;
- Sometimes, jaundice.
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