India, April 3 -- Hospitals across Gurugram are reporting a gradual rise in pancreatitis among children, a condition traditionally associated with adults. Doctors say the increase has been observed over the past two to three years and reflects a mix of lifestyle changes, metabolic disorders, and improved diagnosis.

At Fortis Memorial Research Institute, doctors have reported nearly 200 cases of chronic pancreatitis among children over the last two years. At Medanta - The Medicity, around 114 children have been treated for pancreatitis, including two deaths, according to hospital data.

"Pancreatitis in children is increasing mainly due to rising childhood obesity, high triglycerides, gallstones, drugs, and better diagnosis," said Dr. Nee...