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Causes of pancreatitis, including gallstones, alcohol, high triglycerides and medicines.
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a gland behind the stomach that makes digestive enzymes and insulin. It happens when digestive enzymes become active inside the pancreas and begin to damage it. The two most common causes are gallstones and alcohol.
Main causes of acute pancreatitis
Causes of chronic pancreatitis
Ayurvedic view
Ayurveda would describe severe upper abdominal pain and digestive disturbance under Pitta and Vata aggravation, and Agni imbalance with heavy, oily food and alcohol. This is an interpretive framework and not an explanation of the disease.
See a doctor if you have repeated upper belly pain, gallstones, or very high triglycerides.
Remember
Gallstones and alcohol cause most cases. Treating the cause lowers the chance of another attack.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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