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Pancreatitis
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Causes
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So there are a few different causes for pancreatitis. In my particular case, it was an issue with gallstones. I understand that alcohol is one of the main causes of pancreatitis. But in my case, my gallbladder essentially exploded shards across my biliary system, which caused a backup into the pancreas and then caused the pancreatitis. I understand alcohol can be an issue, and that's a different issue that's not something I'm an expert on.