acute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, which is an organ located behind the stomach. It is characterized by severe abdominal pain that radiates to the back, nausea, vomiting, and elevated levels of pancreatic enzymes in the blood.
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