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Is it safe for a person with a history of pancreatitis drink alcohol?
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No: It is best to avoid alcohol when you have a history of pancreatitis if you can.
Answered 6/29/2013
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No: Alcohol and tobacco can induce pancreatitis and are known risk factors for pancreatitis, so if you had pancreatitis before you have a higher chance to get it again, alcohol consumption increases that chance even more.
Answered 3/16/2014
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