5 Health Problems Caused by Drinking Too Much Alcohol
By ABush

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis

Heavy drinking, usually over a period of 10 years or more, is the cause of about eight out of 10 cases of chronic pancreatitis. Alcohol disrupts the digestive process by inflaming the pancreas and damaging its cells, often causing severe pain.

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By ABush— Last Modified: 05/10/2013, First Published: 07/24/2012