10 Pancreatitis Causes

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Cause #6: Hypercalcemia

Hypercalcemia is a condition characterized by high levels of calcium in the body.

It is an uncommon cause of acute pancreatitis and it may be associated with an overactive parathyroid gland, total parenteral nutrition, excessive doses of vitamin D, or familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia.

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