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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is when the pancreas becomes inflamed. It occurs suddenly and causes pain in the upper abdominal area. The pain can also occur in your back.
It can also develop into chronic pancreatitis if it happens regularly.
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Acute pancreatitis can be caused by…
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is not, as the name suggests, when your kidneys are physically hit but rather, is the sudden stop of your kidneys functioning properly. It is also called acute kidney failure or acute renal failure. It is also different from chronic kidney failure, which is…
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Acne is a common skin condition that most people experience at some point in their lives. It is not life-threatening but can be painful, especially when it is a severe case. Additionally, it can cause emotional distress and impact a person’s self-esteem to those experiencing…
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An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from the heart down through the chest andtummy.
An AAA can be dangerous if it is not spotted early on. It can get bigger over time and could burst (rupture), causing…