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If i had pancreatitis (no pain bloodwork just showed high pancreas enzymes) caused by a bad case of gastroenteritis, do i now have to worry about it coming back when i go drinking with friends or something? or no because the infection caused it?
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In the general practice of medicine the majority of cases of recurrent pancreatitis that we see are related to alcohol intake. I caution you to permanently abstain from drinking alcohol. At the very least abstain for 6 months to ensure complete healing of the pancreas. The goal is to prevent chronic pancreatitis, a serious condition. You may wish to consult a gastroenterologist to discuss this adv
Answered 8/19/2022
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