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1
Q

What is acute pancreatitis

A

Sudden inflammation and haemorrhaging of pancreas due to destruction by its own digestive enzymes (auto digestion)

2
Q

What are the 2 main causes of acute pancreatitis

A

Alcohol abuse and gallstones

3
Q

I GET SMASHED is a way to remember causes of acute pancreatitis

A
Idiopathic
Gallstones
Ethanol Abuse
Trauma
Steroids
Mumps
Autoimmune 
diseases
Scorpion stings
Hypertriglyceridemia/hypercalcaemia
ERCP
Drugs (e.g. steroids)