Pancreatitis Causes

SOD (sphintor of Oddi)

 estrogen

high calcium levels

i read some place candida being a cause but not sure about that one..

I am not sure but I had a virus and everything started moving in my abdomen

I've been told by my Dr. that my (so far painless) pancreatitis could be the result of having had The Mumps as a child.

all medication .drugs. trauma. sphincter oidis. liver and lungs conditions.  coeliac diabetes. high fat diets and blood pressure tablets.  and the list goes. the pancreas is a little study organ that plays such a key role in life, you would think tge government and hospitals would do research to cut the cost and  reduce the risk to people.  we will have to wait til one of them or there own gets it before they do anything. 

​Pancreatitis is a disease in which the pancreas becomes inflamed. Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation that lasts for a short time. Chronic pancreatitis is long-lasting inflammation of the pancreas and commonly caused by long term abuse of alcohol. Other people may develop chronic pancreatitis as a result of hereditary causes, gallstones (which block the pancreatic duct outlet), autoimmune disease such as lupus, or high triglyceride levels.Acute Pancreatitis may be caused by gallstones, chronic alcohol use, trauma, medication, infections, tumours, abdominal surgery, cigarette smoking, pancreatic cancer and genetic abnormalities.  Other causes include hereditary disorders of the pancreas, cystic fibrosis, high triglycerides and certain medicines. High levels of digestive enzymes, amylase and lipase in the blood strongly suggest acute pancreatitis.No matter what form it is, both are serious and can lead to complications. In severe cases, bleeding, infection, and permanent tissue damage may occur. Both forms of pancreatitis occur more often in men than women.

I absoultely concur on the alcohol.  I had been a regular drinker but due to my not handling depression properly I got to drinking 6 to 8 pints of 5% beer over a period of 6 months.  It all started with a mild stomach ache which over the period of a week grew in inensity.  I was central at the base of my ribcage and crept around to my back to the point I could no longer stand the pain and call the emergency services, I found the hospital totally ignorant of the pain I was in yes they treated me with painkillers but they just did not have any effect, it literally drove me barmy(slightly mad) they tried to hold me under the mental health act.  After finally leaving hospital still in pain, I noticed my eyesight was changing and I was always thirsty and urinating very often.  Being educated to a degree in medecine I knew what it was and went to my doctor who subsequenty diagnosed me with type 1 diabetes.  I still take painkillers as my pancreas decides to act up regularly.  I know this may not be the relevant section to post this, but through experience if you drink moderately or heavy do not make the mistake of thinking it wont happen to you.  If alcohol wont kill you one way it may another.

Did you get an MRCP? They found that my pain was caused from Pancreas Divisum, which is a birth defect, I think the ducts are fused together or something, so I need to take pancreatic enzymes when I eat. I take creon and it helps a lot, if I don't take it, i suffer for it for about 5 days... I guess this is very rare as most people with pancreas divisum don't even know about it as they have no pain. It didn't cause me any problems until I was about 28, lucky me... I'd try looking in to that. I also have similar symptoms because of GERD, all of this diagnosed at the same time, I still don't get why this all happened suddenly as I never had any issues until then. I would ask your doctor about taking Creon though to help with the pain. I'm a lot better now then I was a year ago... and it took them a long time to finally figure it out and give me a prescription for the pancreatic enzymes. Good luck!

hi keith, i believe that in some cases of pancreatitis disorders Genetics have a role to play, My father, myselfe & my son have pancreatitis, My son & myselfe have chronic pancreatitis , There hasnt been a alcohol problem with any of us.I have known of other families also. Hope this might help . Regards, Gillian

I have heard of some probable cause due to smoking. It has not been confirmed, just a possibility. Most drinkers also smoke. My issue is pancreatic divisum, a hereditary problem. I had a stent placed in the minor papilla of the pancreas 5 years ago. Worked like a charm until recently. Now pancreatitus is back. Maybe my smoking caused further complications over 5 years? Either way, I quit smoking as there is no good that comes of it. How has digestive enzymes worked for anyone?

Gluten intolerance.