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Can reocurring pancreatitis be harmful?
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Yes : Recurring pancreatitis damages te pancreas. If chronic pancreatitis sets in, it may be "burnt" out and not make digestive enzymes. In that case, you may need to take supplemental pancreatic enzyme tablets with every meal from then on.
Answered 12/5/2013
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Pancreatitis : Yes it can , you need to see a pancreas doctor.
Answered 3/8/2013
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