What is Pancreatitis? | Q&A

Vikesh Singh, MD, Johns Hopkins gastroenterologist, explains chronic and acute pancreatitis and its symptoms.

Questions answered:
1. Describe what you do. (0:10)
2. What is chronic pancreatitis? (0:31)
3. What is acute pancreatitis? (1:20)
4. Are there other types of of pacreatitis? (2:10)
5. how is chronic pancreatitis diagnosed? (2:45)

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