[header] How to diagnose chronic pancreatitis [title] Monitor for abdominal pain. [step] The most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis is recurrent episodes of abdominal pain. This pain can occur in the upper, middle, or left side of the abdomen.
[header] How to diagnose chronic pancreatitis [title] Monitor for abdominal pain. [step] The most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis is recurrent episodes of abdominal pain. This pain can occur in the upper, middle, or left side of the abdomen.
It can also occur in the hips, shoulders, back, and legs. If the pain doesn't get better within a few weeks, see your doctor. This pain can be sharp and stabbing, accompanied by small cramps. Other symptoms that accompany chronic pancreatitis are : [substeps] Nightmares or panic attacks dizziness difficulty throwing things [title] Assess the severity of the pain. This pain may subside and then come back, and it may become more frequent as the pancreatitis gets worse. The pain may also be felt in the back area. It is located between the pelvic muscles. [substeps] It may also impact both buttocks and the upper abdominal wall.