What causes chronic pancreatitis?
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Most cases of chronic pancreatitis have no known cause. However, alcoholism, hyperparathyroidism, cancer, gallstones, heredity, or acute pancreatitis may all cause the condition. In tropical countries, children and young adults get chronic pancreatitis with no known cause. The condition causes irreversible damage to the pancreas.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulMost cases of chronic pancreatitis have no known cause. However, alcoholism, hyperparathyroidism, cancer, gallstones, heredity, or acute pancreatitis may all cause the condition. In tropical countries, children and young adults get chronic... More -
Dr. Linda Lee of Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:In the United States and most Western countries, alcoholism is the cause of approximately 70 percent of cases of chronic pancreatitis. Other causes include parathyroid issues, and trauma to the pancreas.
Helpful? 3 people found this helpfulIn the United States and most Western countries, alcoholism is the cause of approximately 70 percent of cases of chronic pancreatitis. Other causes include parathyroid issues, and trauma to the pancreas. More
