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FAQ > Pancreas (3 entries)

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  • Where is the pancreas?
    Where is the pancreas? The pancreas sits in the back of the abdomen. It runs from slightly to the right of the midline across to the left. It ...
  • What does the pancreas do?
    What does the pancreas do? The simplest answer is that the pancreas consists of two different components which reside intermixed with each other throughout the entire gland. The ...
  • What is pancreatitis?
    What is pancreatitis? Infection or inflammation of the pancreas. In the United States, the two leading causes of pancreatitis are gallstones obstructing the pancreatic duct and the ingestion ...

NOTE: The questions and answers listed here are meant to be general comments and not to be construed as specific medical advice to a particular patient for a particular problem. These answers are for illustrative or informational purposes only and should not be taken as substitutes for visits to a physician or for seeking evaluation of a problem. They also reflect my philosophy about certain conditions based upon my assessment of the relevant medical literature and the judgment which comes from over 40 years of clinical experience.