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Acute Pancreatitis most common causes - gallstones and alcohol Signs and symptoms of acute pancreatitis - RUQ pain with "boring" quality radiating to upper back, nausea, vomiting Severe: hypotension, sepsis, multiorgan failure Grey Turner Sign - flank bruising; may be seen in acute pancreatitis Cullen Sign - umbilical bruising associated with hemorrhagic pancreatitis Diagnosis of acute pancreatitis - CT scan, Elevated Lipase, Ranson's Criteria Chronic Pancreatitis causes - 90% caused by alcohol abuse Treatment of chronic pancreatitis - treat underlying problem (quit drinking); low fat diet, surgical removal of part of pancreas Chronic Hepatitis - 6 weeks, usually results from viral infection (Hep B, C, D) or inherited disorders (Wilson's disease), autoimmune dz of liver Most common causes of acute hepatitis are what? - Viral causes. Toxins like alcohol are the second most common cause. Other causes: Tylenol and toxic mushroom ingestion How are Hep A and E transmitted? - fectal-oral usually from improper food handling