Acute Pancreatitis: Etiology , signs and Symptoms, pathophysiology , Diagnosis, Treatment A sudden-onset inflammation of the pancreas that is usually associated with a history of alcohol use disorder or gallstones. Other etiologies include hypertriglyceridemia, trauma, and infection. Causes constant, severe epigastric pain that classically radiates towards the back. www.medvizz.com | Dr.G.Bhanu Prakash