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Does chronic pancreatitis affect those who do not drink?
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Yes: Yes there other causes like certain medication, high triglycerides, bile duct stones etc.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Absolutely: There are many causes for pancreatitis besides alcohol use. Gall stones, certain medications, cigarette smoking, CF, infection, family history, previous abdominal surgery, abdominal injury - to name a few.
Answered 11/9/2014
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