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What are treatments for pancreatitis? my doctor said i have this, so he put me on the paleo diet. i think o want to get a second opinion though.

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Pancreatitis.: Treatment is to fix the cause causing pancreatitis. Removal of gall badder if it is due to gall stones or stop drinking alcohol if due to alcohol.

Dr Bowers agreed

Answered 12/16/2012

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