Pancreatitis's the inflammation of the pancreas. See also acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis for more details. Classification There're different forms of pancreatitis, which are different in causes and symptoms, and require different treatment: Acute pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis's an acute episode of pancreatitis. Chronic pancreatitis Chronic pancreatitis's the "inflammation of the pancreas that's characterized by recurring or persistent abdominal pain with or without steatorrhea or… (More on Pancreatitis)