Pancreatitis symptoms

Severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back, with nausea, can indicate pancreatitis. This usually needs ER evaluation; a provider can help with follow-up online.

Also called: pancreas pain · epigastric pain · amylase lipase

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed

Go to the ER if you have:

  • Severe steady upper-abdominal pain radiating to the back
  • Persistent vomiting with pain
  • Fever, rapid heart rate, or confusion

Conditions related to pancreatitis symptoms

These conditions may be associated with this topic. They are not a diagnosis or a ranked list of causes; follow the urgent-care guidance below.

Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of pancreatitis symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of pancreatitis symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

GERD / acid reflux

GERD / acid reflux is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of pancreatitis symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

When to see a clinician

  • Severe steady upper-abdominal pain radiating to the back
  • Persistent vomiting with pain
  • Fever, rapid heart rate, or confusion

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