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6. Tenderness
Acute pancreatitis commonly brings moderate to extreme pain to the patient even without any sudden or big movements. Some cases involve prolonged periods of being in pain and are the usual cause for the sufferer to seek emergency medical attention. Patients describe the pain felt in acute pancreatitis as having a tender abdominal area that is very sensitive and agonizing to touch.
If you are experiencing tenderness in your abdomen, it may indicate a lot of different reasons. Make sure to pay attention to every symptom and explain it well to your doctor in order to get the proper mediation and treatment needed to ease the pain.
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