Unfortunately, there are multiple potential causes of pancreatitis, including gallstones, alcohol exposure (sometimes, even after only limited alcohol intake), certain medications, elevated fat levels in the blood, certain chronic inflammatory diseases, and inherited autoimmune pancreatitis syndromes, to name the more common known causes. Unofrtunately, there are also many cases of pancreatitis that occur where no apparent cause can be found.
Referral to a GI specialist for further evaluation might be appropriate.
Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
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