🩻 While rib injuries and heartburn are the most common culprits, conditions linked to the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and even skin can also lead to pain under the right rib cage. So how do you know when it's time to see a doctor? Dr. Chidubem Iloabachie, an emergency medicine physician at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, breaks it down. ⤵️ Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3RvVDg4 | Northwell Health

– Acute vs. Chronic Pancreatitis – Pancreatitis itself is an autodigestion of the pancreas by its OWN digestive enzymes when they’re released too early! This leads to INFLAMMATION! 🚨Acute situations, you’ll see: Sudden & severe pain Nausea/vomiting Fever Cullen’s Sign & Grey-Turner’s Sign (remember the memory tricks! 🙂) …and more! 🏥Chronic pancreatitis you’ll see: Jaundice Weight loss Steatorrhea (fatty stool) Chronic pain or NO pain …along with many other symptoms For ACUTE pancreatitis, wha