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Since most cases of chronic pancreatitis are associated with alcohol use, the best way to prevent the problem is to avoid or limit alcohol use. Anyone who has had an episode of alcohol-related acute pancreatitis should stop drinking entirely to lower the possibility of developing chronic pancreatitis. People who have been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis can prevent further damage by eliminating alcohol use.
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Acute Pancreatitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Avoiding heavy alcohol use will help to prevent pancreatitis. Anyone who already has had one episode of pancreatitis caused by alcohol... Read more »
Pancreatic Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent pancreatic cancer. There also is no method of screening for pancreatic cancer so that it can be caught and... Read more »
Pancreatitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas (a large gland situated behind the stomach that is responsible for secreting digestive enzymes).The... Read more »
Pancreatic pseudocyst
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionThe way to prevent pancreatic pseudocysts is by preventing pancreatitis. If pancreatitis is caused by gallstones, it is usually necessary... Read more »
Pancreatic abscess
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prevention Adequate drainage of a pancreatic pseudocyst may help prevent some cases of pancreatic abscess. However, in many cases the disorder... Read more »
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