Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatic damage occurs when the digestive enzymes are activated before they are released into the ileum and begin assaulting the pancreas. The condition is attributed to many factors. Medications, autoimmune disease, infections, trauma, metabolic disorders, surgery and more so alcohol use are among the contributing factors of the ailment.
Here the early signs of pancreatitis you need to know (www.webmd.com )
Nausea and vomiting
If you have been vomiting for a while then something is wrong with your body. You never know. Apparently, you might have fallen victim to pancreatitis. Take early precautions by seeing a doctor before it gets out of hand
Fever
Fever is associated with many maladies. For instance, it could be as a result of malaria, typhoid, anemia and so on. Nevertheless, it is reported that a higher than the normal body temperature of a person is an early sign of pancreatitis.
Increased heart rate
This condition is linked to high blood pressure. Usually, the heart tends to overwork by pumping blood to the rest of the body hence an increased heart rate. It is reported that it is an early sign of pancreatitis.
Other signs include swollen and tender abdomen