5. Surgery
Most people do not choose to have surgery unless it is medically necessary. In fact, surgery is often the last resort to treat a health problem. If a person does need to have surgery, there could be some complications that can arise. This includes the development of pancreatitis. This is especially true if the surgical procedure is within the abdomen. Most of the time, when surgery is the cause of pancreatitis it is acute pancreatitis.
It is not known why having surgery can cause pancreatitis to develop after the surgical procedure. Often times, pancreatitis that develops after surgery is quite difficult to diagnose. Since pancreatitis can be difficult to diagnose after surgery, it can often lead to numerous complications. If you are in pain following surgery, make sure that you discuss it with your doctor. It is a good idea to be tested for pancreatitis to determine if this is the cause of your pain.