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    What are the symptoms of pancreatitis?

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    Chris Fonda

    Dietitian, Nutritionist, Sports Dietitian

    As an Accredited Sports Dietitian, APD and athlete (springboard diver), Chris has both professional and personal experience in sport at the sub-elite and elite level.Chris … View Profile

    Symptoms of pancreatitis include:

    • upper abdominal pain radiating to the back and can be intermittent or continuous
    • nausea
    • vomiting
    • abdominal distension and,
    • steatorrhoea (excess fat in the stools, stools are oily and hard to flush)

    If you suffer any of these symptoms, make sure you book in immediately with your doctor/GP to get it checked out. An Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) can help you to manage your diet whilst relieving the symptoms above. To find an APD, head to the Dietitians Association of Australia's website www.daa.asn.au

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