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What is the main cause of chronic pancreatitis in Western countries?
What is the main cause of chronic pancreatitis in Western countries?
- Alcohol misuse (correct)
- Genetic predisposition
- Smoking
- High fat diet
What is a common symptom of chronic pancreatitis?
What is a common symptom of chronic pancreatitis?
- Headache relieved by sleep
- Back pain relieved by lying down
- Abdominal pain relieved by leaning forwards or drinking alcohol (correct)
- Chest pain aggravated by coughing
What occurs when more than 90% of the exocrine pancreatic tissue is destroyed?
What occurs when more than 90% of the exocrine pancreatic tissue is destroyed?
- Steatorrhoea (correct)
- Hypertension
- Hyperglycemia
- Hematuria
What percentage of chronic pancreatitis patients consume opiate analgesics?
What percentage of chronic pancreatitis patients consume opiate analgesics?
How does chronic pancreatitis predominantly affect individuals?
How does chronic pancreatitis predominantly affect individuals?
What is the main cause of severe chronic pancreatitis in non-alcoholics in India?
What is the main cause of severe chronic pancreatitis in non-alcoholics in India?
What is the primary reason for weight loss in chronic pancreatitis patients?
What is the primary reason for weight loss in chronic pancreatitis patients?
What percentage of patients with chronic pancreatitis present with slowly progressive chronic pain without acute exacerbations?
What percentage of patients with chronic pancreatitis present with slowly progressive chronic pain without acute exacerbations?
What occurs when more than 90% of the exocrine pancreatic tissue is destroyed?
What occurs when more than 90% of the exocrine pancreatic tissue is destroyed?
What percentage of cases of chronic pancreatitis in Western countries result from alcohol misuse?
What percentage of cases of chronic pancreatitis in Western countries result from alcohol misuse?
