1, what is pancreatitis pancreatitis is divided into acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis, acute pancreatitis is caused by the activation of pancreatic enzymes caused by the pancreatic tissue self-digestion of acute chemical inflammation, can be divided into edema type and necrotic type; chronic pancreatitis is the chronic inflammation of the pancreatic parenchyma, is the recurrent or persistent inflammation of the pancreas, causing varying degrees of pancreatic exocrine and endocrine insufficiency, chronic pancreatitis can be accompanied by acute The seizure, called chronic recurrent pancreatitis. 2, the performance of pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis can be manifested as: abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, fever, stool, even shock and other symptoms; chronic pancreatitis can be manifested as: abdominal pain, bloating, poor nausea, anorexia, emaciation, diarrhea and other symptoms, patients mostly have indigestion, poor nutrition. 3, the cause of pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis is caused by biliary system diseases (such as cholecystitis, gallstones, etc.), heavy drinking, overeating, over-eating fatty foods, infection, hyperlipidemia, etc.; chronic pancreatitis is caused by recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis resulting in chronic persistent or recurrent glandular destruction of the pancreas. 4, treatment of pancreatitis The principles of medical treatment of acute pancreatitis are: fasting, continuous gastrointestinal decompression, inhibition of pancreatic enzyme secretion, reduction of pancreatic enzyme activity, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, intravenous nutritional support, traditional Chinese medicine enema, gavage, external application and sedation, etc.; the main principles of treatment of chronic pancreatitis are etiological treatment, supplementation of pancreatic enzymes, blood sugar control, nutritional support, life conditioning, etc. 5, the prognosis of pancreatitis Most acute pancreatitis can be cured with timely and correct treatment, but severe necrotizing pancreatitis has a high mortality rate and a variety of complications, such as pancreatic abscess, pancreatic pseudocyst, sepsis, etc.; chronic pancreatitis has a good prognosis after active treatment, but the disease is long and some patients can develop complications, such as pseudopancreatic cyst, biliary obstruction, pancreatic cancer, etc. 6, the danger of pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis is an acute and critical condition in the gastroenterology department, patients suffer a lot of pain, high costs, and high mortality in acute severe pancreatitis; chronic pancreatitis has a long course and poor quality of life for patients, both of which cause significant physical and economic losses to patients. 7, why is pancreatitis easy to misdiagnosis pancreatitis is often misdiagnosed clinically, because pancreatitis is mainly manifested as epigastric pain, and often related to diet, so it is often misdiagnosed as gastrointestinal disease, cholecystitis and other delayed treatment, resulting in aggravation of the disease. 8, how to quickly know if you are suffering from pancreatitis Acute abdominal pain, especially persistent severe pain in the upper abdomen, go to the hospital in an emergency, urgent examination of blood amylase, lipase and CT or ultrasound of the upper abdomen to know if you are suffering from pancreatitis. 9, who are prone to pancreatitis suffer from gallstones, cholecystitis, hyperlipidemia, obesity, easy drinking, fatty, spicy and oily food are pancreatitis-prone people. 10, the prevention of pancreatitis good habits, regular rest and diet, do not skip breakfast, reduce the occurrence of biliary system diseases, avoid overeating, avoid heavy drinking, do not eat too much fatty food at a time, pay attention to keep the bowels unobstructed.