A prospective observational study was conducted on 80 patients with acute pancreatitis to assess clinical presentation, management, and outcomes. Abdominal pain (93.75%) was the most common symptom, followed by vomiting (37.5%) and constipation (10%). All patients received supportive treatment with intravenous fluids, and most required analgesics (97.5%), nutritional support (56.25%), antibiotics (25%), or insulin therapy (12.5%). Interventional procedures such as ERCP or drainage were performed in 6.25% of cases. Symptomatic relief was achieved in the majority, with 95% experiencing pain resolution. Complications included transient hyperglycemia (12.5%), pseudocyst formation (3.75%), and infected necrosis (2.5%). The average hospital stay ranged from 7 to 10 days in uncomplicated cases, with 18.8% experiencing prolonged admission. Overall survival was 97.5%, with mortality occurring in 2 patients due to severe necrotising pancreatitis. The study highlights that timely fluid resuscitation, effective pain management, and appropriate nutritional and interventional support are essential for favourable outcomes in acute pancreatitis.
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