Why "Nil By Mouth" is the First-Line Savior! The pancreas is the body’s powerhouse for digestion and metabolism. During an acute pancreatitis attack, the organ is under extreme stress, causing it to produce excessive digestive enzymes that literally start to 'autodigest' itself, leading to severe pain and inflammation. According to @vaidyashikhaprakash, Nil By Mouth (NBM) meaning no food by mouth initially is the critical front-line treatment. This action provides complete rest to the pancreas,

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