Acute pancreatitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the pancreas—an organ located behind the stomach. The two main ...

No evidence supports a significant link between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and pancreatitis. However, they share some risk factors, such as excessive alcohol consumption and obesity.

There are no drugs specifically designed to treat acute pancreatitis, a disease that affects around 2.8 million people worldwide each year. The condition can lead to debilitating symptoms ...