11. Adams is recognized as an expert in chronic pancreatitis surgeries and has been published over 100 times. 12. The epidemiology of HP follows a similar pattern to alcohol-associated chronic pancreatitis , but there are important differences. 13. Acute pancreatitis is sudden while chronic pancreatitis is characterized by recurring or persistent form of pancreatic inflammation. 14. When chronic pancreatitis is caused by genetic factors, elevations in ANA and anti-smooth muscle antibody may be detected. 15. Four years ago, he was hospitalized for two months for diabetes and chronic pancreatitis caused by too much alcohol. 16. Disorders of the pancreas including chronic pancreatitis , cystic fibrosis and pancreatic cancer can lead to decreased pancreatic exocrine activity. 17. But chronic pancreatitis that is due to alcohol doesn't increase risk as much as other types of chronic pancreatitis. 18. Toby Jenkins, who suffered from chronic pancreatitis , experienced lengthy periods of such excruciating discomfort that he was left incapacitated. 19. But chronic pancreatitis that is due to alcohol doesn't increase risk as much as other types of chronic pancreatitis . 20. In about half of these cases the problem progresses to chronic pancreatitis , which is severe scarring of the pancreas.
