How to diagnose severe pancreatitis

Severe pancreatitis can be judged by physical examination, laboratory examination, imaging examination and other methods, as follows:

1. Physical examination

Doctors should observe whether abdominal tenderness, abdominal muscle tension, and skin color changes, to determine whether severe pancreatitis is consistent.

2. Laboratory examination

Doctors usually perform laboratory tests such as blood routine, liver function, electrolyte levels, inflammatory markers, etc. to determine the situation of severe pancreatitis.

3. Imaging examination

Doctors will use ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography and other imaging methods to confirm the diagnosis and evaluate the degree of pancreatitis.