Nikolas
Created page with "Chronic pancreatitis is the slow, progressive and irreversible destruction of the pancreas. People suffering from it occasionally have exacerbations. It rarely evolves from an acute pancreatitis. == Etiology == The common causes include: * Chronic alcoholism – more viscous juice, less antitrypsin, increased sphincter tone * Idiopathic, especially in elderly * Cystic fibrosis – mucoviscidosis. more viscous juice * Chronic protein deficiency * Chronic hypercalcaemia..."