Severe cases of acute pancreatitis can cause life-threatening conditions.

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Pancreatitis is caused by the irritation and inflammation of the cells of your pancreas. It can occur in two forms—acute and chronic. More people experience an acute form of pancreatitis, which appears suddenly. Mild cases of pancreatitis typically can be resolved in days with treatment.

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