2006-06-08 06:04:51 · 11 answers · asked by dina t 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The most common cause is alcohol, however medications such as birth control pills can too. Infections, tumors and the ever elusive "idiopathic" meaning heck if I know.
2006-06-08 06:09:01 · answer #1 · answered by tamumd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Primarily, it's caused by overconsumption of alcohol over a long period (alcohol abuse/alcoholism). Too much ethanol in your system causes several problems in the pancreas, and each builds on the other until you have a serious problem. Over time, ethanol changes the chemical composition of pancreatic fluids, causing "plugs" of protein that obstruct the flow of enzymes out of the gland. This leads pancreatic (digestive) enzymes to build up in the pancreas *and* to activate prematurely (i.e. before they leave the pancreas and enter the stomach). They then start...well...digesting your pancreas.
Other things can cause the disease by creating obstructions in the pancreas/pancreatic duct (causing build-ups of the enzymes, &c). These include biliary stones, blunt force injury, high cholesterol, and hyperparathyroidism.
The eMedicine link has a list of "minor" causes of the disease (but they're much rarer).
The Y! directory actually has decent info on the disease if you want more.
2006-06-08 06:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by MeanderG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. study up on the subject concerns, yet counting on how severe the pancreatitis is or how long that is been a situation will tell regardless of if that is life-threathening ailment. Acute pancreatitis happens without notice and lasts for a quick quantity of time and frequently resolves itself. persistent pancreatitis does not verify itself and leads to a sluggish destruction of the pancreas. the two variety would reason severe problems. In severe cases, bleeding, tissue harm, and an infection would take place. Pseudocysts, accumulations of fluid and tissue debris, could additionally enhance. And enzymes and pollution would enter the bloodstream, injuring the middle, lungs, and kidneys, or different organs.
2016-09-28 04:51:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation that occurs over a short period of time. In the majority of cases, acute pancreatitis is caused by gallstones or heavy alcohol use. Other causes include medications, infections, trauma, metabolic disorders, and surgery. In about 10% to 15% of people with acute pancreatitis, the cause is unknown.
2006-06-08 06:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pancreatitis is a disease in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. Pancreatic damage occurs when the digestive enzymes are activated before they are secreted into the duodenum and begin attacking the pancreas.
More at http://www.webmd.com/content/article/103/107181.htm
2006-06-08 06:08:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress caused by a nagging wife. My brother -in-law had it because of his nagging wife. Poor chap does not drink alcohol, does not eat greasy food either. Most displined character on all fronts. Sure his wife is responsible for his pancreaitis.
2006-06-08 06:28:01 · answer #6 · answered by mann54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heavy alcoholism. It's also evidence that your screwing up your liver. My stepfather got pancreaitis 4 years ago. And now his liver doesn't work. It's pretty sad.
2006-06-08 06:07:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a bad diet has a little to do with it...I could be very wrong though
2006-06-08 06:07:28 · answer #8 · answered by A.Marie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certain type of micro organism or even some short of allergic reactions
2006-06-08 06:08:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
alcohol,greasy food,gall stones,but alcohol is the biggest culprit.
2006-06-08 06:07:49 · answer #10 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋