Pancreatitis is a serious condition that occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed. The pancreas is an organ that produces insulin and digestive enzymes. The same enzymes that help with digestion can sometimes injure the pancreas and cause irritation. This irritation can be short-term or long-term.Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas and may be acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis is acute inflammation of the pancreas and a common cause of...