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What is Pancreatitis?

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Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, usually causing severe upper belly pain that may spread to the back, often with vomiting.

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In plain words

Acute pancreatitis has been reported in people taking GLP-1 medicines, and every label in the class carries a warning about it.

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Why it matters

It is the main red flag that separates ordinary stomach upset from an emergency on these drugs.

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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, usually causing severe upper belly pain that may spread to the back, often with vomiting.

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