Cureus

Sudden Pancreatitis Possibly Linked to Semaglutide

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Abstract

A 36-year-old female developed acute pancreatitis after starting semaglutide injections for weight loss.

  • The patient presented with sudden-onset epigastric pain and was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.
  • She had recently begun using semaglutide, which she obtained without medical advice.
  • After discontinuing semaglutide, her lipase levels normalized and her symptoms significantly improved.
  • The case suggests a potential association between semaglutide use and acute pancreatitis.

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Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.
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