The pancreas is a vital organ in the body, and its central role is to digest food by producing the required enzymes. It also helps balance the energy in the blood. Pancreatitis is a condition where an individual's pancreas is infected or injured, which causes inflammation, resulting in severe pain in the stomach.

Generally, depending on the symptoms and the duration of the pain, Pancreatitis is differentiated and treated for effective results. If the patient is suffering from pain in the upper abdomen or is suffering from nausea and vomiting with shortness of breath for a short time, it is an indication of acute Pancreatitis.

If the patient has similar symptoms for an extended period of time and constantly suffers, then it is known as chronic Pancreatitis. Individuals with chronic Pancreatitis also lose weight and have pain in their stomach after every meal.