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PANCREATITIS
What is
Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis happens when your
pancreas becomes irritated and
inflamed (swollen).

When the pancreas is inflamed,

the powerful digestive enzymes it
makes can damage its tissue.
Why
Pancreatitis
INFLAMED?

Because of?

GALLSTONE ALCOHOL
WHAT IS GALLSTONE

• Gallstones are
hardened deposits
of digestive fluid
that can form in
your gallbladder.
 The most common
causes of pancreatitis
include:

•Alcohol abuse
Causes of
Pancreatitis •Lumps of solid material
(gallstones) found in the
gallbladder. Gallstones
block the pancreatic
duct so the enzymes
can’t get out of the
pancreas.
Other causes of pancreatitis include:

•Belly injury or surgery

•High levels of fat particles (triglycerides) in the blood
•Very high levels of calcium in the blood
•Certain medicines, such as estrogens, steroids, and thiazide
diuretics
•Infections, such as mumps, hepatitis A or B, or salmonella
•Cystic fibrosis
•A tumor
•Certain genetic defects
•Congenital abnormalities in the pancreas
•Trauma to the pancreas
•Cigarette smoking
Ways to prevent
pancreatitis

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle or lose

weight, if needed.
• Avoid alcohol
• Don’t smoke
Questions?