Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas.  It is a serious disorder. Pancreatitis is commonly described as autodigestion of the pancreas. It is believed that the pancreatic duct becomes temporarily obstructed, accompanied by hypersecretion of the exocrine enzymes of the pancreas.  These enzymes enter the bile duct, where they are activated and, together with bile, back …