About Pancreatitis.eu
English information site on pancreatitis for patients and families. Covers acute vs chronic disease, the 4 stages of acute pancreatitis, common causes (including the I GET SMASHED mnemonic and post-ERCP pancreatitis), life expectancy questions, and European incidence statistics. Sourced from NHS, NIDDK and Mayo Clinic. Not medical advice.
Pancreatitis.eu is an English-language patient information site about inflammation of the pancreas, written and maintained by Ivan VuckoviΔ and the site editorial team. It is not written by a doctor and does not give medical advice.
The site explains the difference between acute and chronic pancreatitis, describes the 4 stages of acute pancreatitis, and reviews common causes, including the I GET SMASHED mnemonic, gallstones, alcohol and post-ERCP pancreatitis. Other pages cover diagnosis, hospital treatment, diet and recovery, and answer common questions about pancreatitis life expectancy.
Content is summarised from public health sources such as the NHS, NIDDK and Mayo Clinic, and includes European pancreatitis statistics on incidence across the continent. Readers are always advised to contact a clinician or emergency services for their own care.
The site explains the difference between acute and chronic pancreatitis, describes the 4 stages of acute pancreatitis, and reviews common causes, including the I GET SMASHED mnemonic, gallstones, alcohol and post-ERCP pancreatitis. Other pages cover diagnosis, hospital treatment, diet and recovery, and answer common questions about pancreatitis life expectancy.
Content is summarised from public health sources such as the NHS, NIDDK and Mayo Clinic, and includes European pancreatitis statistics on incidence across the continent. Readers are always advised to contact a clinician or emergency services for their own care.
