Chronic pancreatitis is a health condition where pancreatic inflammation persists and does not go away with time. And it also interferes with the organ’s ability to function properly.

It is a multifactorial disease that can be caused by any of the following:

• Genetic reasons – Hereditary pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, etc.
• Alcohol abuse – About 70% of cases had an alcohol consumption element.
• Repeated acute pancreatitis – causes chronic pancreatitis by permanently damaging the organ.
• Autoimmune diseases – Celiac diseases such as autoimmune pancreatitis or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
• Chemotherapy – Pancreatitis can be brought on by chemotherapy.
• Hypertriglyceridemia – a heavy amount of blood triglyceride fats.

• Sudden, severe, or minor episodes of abdominal pain.
• Some may have persistent pain.
• Upper abdominal discomfort.
• Having a bad feeling.
• Prolonged diarrhea.
• Weight reduction.
• Vomiting and nauseous.
• glucose intolerance.

The following steps may help avoid pancreatitis to some extent:

• Cut back or stop drinking alcohol.
• Work out regularly.
• Quit smoking.
• Keep your weight in check.
• Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables that is well-balanced.
• Avoid eating fatty, cholesterol-rich foods.
• Increase consumption of dietary fiber.

The following are possible pancreatitis complications:

• Kidney failure.
• Pseudocysts – are risky because they can obstruct vital blood arteries and channels. In some circumstances, they may become infected as well.
• Splenic venous thrombosis – Blood clots form in the splenic vein.
• Pancreatic ascites (rare) – Juices from the pancreas gather in the abdomen.
• Pleural effusion (rare) – a fluid accumulation around the lungs.
• Recurrent acute pancreatitis, particularly in drinkers who do not abstain from alcohol.