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Those suffering from acute pancreatitis may also develop a high temperature and experience nausea or vomiting. The abdominal pain might:
- Start suddenly and not go away
- Be severe, sharp or knife-like
- Affect the upper part of your tummy (between your ribs), one side of your tummy or your whole tummy
- Spread to your sides and back
- Feel worse after you eat, move around or lie down
- Feel better when you lean forward or bring your knees to your chest (fetal position)
Other possible serious






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