A member asked:

Can having 6 bouts of acute pancreatitis within 6 months mean u have chronic pancreatitis>?

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Yes it may be that: Yes it may be chronic pacreatitis and you should find out what is causing it.You need absolute abstainance from drinking alcohol.And diet with low fat, beans, legumes, low fat meats and diary products.And pancreatic enzymes. You need pain meds for controlling pain common causes are alcohol abuse, gall stones, cystic fibrosis, hypercalcemia, calcific stones and others.

Answered 7/31/2013

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