Pancreatitis
Severe abdominal pain in the upper part of the belly, which may radiate to the back, is one of the ways pancreatitis shows itself—an inflammation of the pancreas, the organ that produces digestive juices and hormones such as insulin.
How it presents: upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and discomfort that tends to increase after eating. It may come on suddenly or develop over a longer time.
Associated factors: gallstones and excessive alcohol consumption are among the most recognized causes.
Who treats it? The gastroenterologist and the internist evaluate this condition, and in some cases the general surgeon takes part. With strong, persistent abdominal pain it is best to seek prompt medical care so that a professional can assess the situation.
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Doctors specialized in pancreatitis
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rabindranath García López
Dr. Víctor Manuel Ramírez Carpio
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Frequently asked questions
What is pancreatitis?
Severe abdominal pain in the upper part of the belly, which may radiate to the back, is one of the ways pancreatitis shows itself—an inflammation of the pancreas, the organ that produces digestive juices and hormones such as insulin.
Which doctor treats pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, endoscopist, gastroenterologist, hematologist, critical care and intensive care specialist, general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, neurosurgeon, proctologist, urologist, bariatric surgeon, oncologist, abdominal laparoscopic surgeon, general surgeon, laparoscopic surgeon, gastroenterologist.