It is possible that the symptoms you reported might be related to chronic pancreatitis. Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic inflammation of the pancreas. It is usually presented with persistent abdominal pain. Nausea and a very smelly and oily stool can also be present. Weight loss due to malabsorption is commonly found in patients with chronic pancreatitis. Laboratory tests show increased levels of alpha amylase, although it does not reach the same high levels as in acute inflammation of the pancreas. Lipase is expected to be increased, too.


The most common reason for chronic inflammation of the pancreas is excessive intake of alcohol. Taking alcohol is not highly recommended in patients with chronic pancreatitis. In certain patients it is associated with the presence of gallstones. Autoimmune diseases might damage the pancreas, thus causing chronic pancreatitis. In various patients no cause can be found meaning that they are of idiopathic origin.


You might want to visit a specialist for internal diseases to have adequate treatment recommended. Please be advised that the chronic inflammation of the pancreas might damage the pancreas and cause diabetes. So, monitoring the blood glucose levels is also recommended.