Chronic pancreatitis

This refers to long-term ongoing pancreatitis.

 

Causes

• Long-term, excessive alcohol consumption (70-80% of cases)
• Autoimmune pancreatitis
• Idiopathic (10-30%)

 

Symptoms

• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

 

Complications

• Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency