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Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention Acute pancreatitis is often caused by gallstones or drinking too much alcohol. A healthy lifestyle can reduce your chances of developing the…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention Most people with acute pancreatitis recover without experiencing any further problems. But those with severe acute pancreatitis can develop serious complications. Pseudocysts…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention Acute pancreatitis is treated in hospital, where you'll be closely monitored for signs of serious problems and given supportive treatment, such as…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention Acute pancreatitis is usually diagnosed in hospital, where you'll receive treatment and be monitored for any complications. A doctor will ask you…

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening illness that can happen when your lungs are not working properly. ARDS is usually a complication of other serious conditions and is…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention Acute pancreatitis is usually caused by gallstones or drinking too much alcohol, but sometimes no cause can be identified. Gallstones Gallstones are small…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe pain that develops suddenly in the centre of your tummy. This aching pain…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed (swollen) over a short period of time. The pancreas is a small…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications If you have acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), you may experience complications. These can be caused by the condition itself, although they can also…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is an aggressive cancer that grows quickly, so treatment will usually begin a few days after a diagnosis has…