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TreatmentIf you suspect you have acute pancreatitis, do not eat or drink anything until you see a doctor. Food and drink trigger the release of enzymes from the pancreas, which will only make the pain worse. Most people who develop pancreatitis are admitted to the hospital and treated with pain relievers and fluids given intravenously (into a vein). You will not be allowed to eat or drink until your symptoms begin to improve. In most cases, nothing can be done to speed healing or shorten an episode. If the episode is prolonged, and a patient cannot eat for longer than a week, nutrition may be given intravenously. In some cases, antibiotics may be prescribed to prevent or treat infection in the pancreas or surrounding tissues, but most cases do not need any additional medications. If you have an attack of pancreatitis caused by gallstones, you may need to have an ERCP. During the test, the doctor may make a tiny cut into the opening of the bile duct to treat current or future blockage. In almost all cases, you will be advised to have your gallbladder removed. This usually is done days to weeks after the episode of pancreatitis has gone away because immediate surgery is technically more difficult and can make pancreatitis worse. In rare cases, surgery may be needed to drain a pseudocyst, treat an abscess or stop bleeding.
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