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Pancreatitis

Underlying Cause

Pancreatitis Underlying Cause

Pancreatitis may be caused by a variety of diseases and medications.

Causes of pancreatitis include:

Abdominal injury
Alcoholism
Cystic fibrosis
Gallstones
Family history for pancreatitis
High triglycerides
Kidney failure
Lupus
Pancreatic cancer
Sepsis

Medications that can cause pancreatitis include:

Acetaminophen
Antibiotics
Anti-cancer drugs
Anticonvulsants
Aspirin
Azathioprine
Cimetidine
Estrogen
Furosemide
Metronidazole
Nitrofurantoin
Pentamidine
Sulfa drugs
Tetracycline
Thiazide diuretics
Valproic acid

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Related Conditions

Alcohol abuse
Gallbladder disease
Gastritis
Pancreatic cancer
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Abdominal pain
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Last Updated: Jun 24, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Pancreatitis References:

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McArthur KE. Review article: drug-induced pancreatitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 1996 Feb;10(1):23-38.
Stevens T, Conwell DL, Zuccaro G. Pathogenesis of chronic pancreatitis: an evidence-based review of past theories and recent developments. Am J Gastroenterol. 2004 Nov;99(11):2256-70.