6. Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia is the name given to a condition that occurs when too much calcium is found in the bloodstream. Most often, hypercalcemia occurs because the parathyroid gland becomes overactive. When the parathyroid gland is overactive it can cause calcium build-up within the blood. Other reasons that a person may develop hypercalcemia include taking excessive doses of vitamin D, total parenteral nutrition, and familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia.
When a person has too much calcium in their blood it can lead to the development of pancreatitis. One of the reasons for this is because a build-up of calcium can lead to gallstones. As mentioned, when gallstones develop they can end up blocking the pancreas. This can cause the pancreas to become inflamed, which is why pancreatitis develops. If you have been diagnosed with hypercalcemia it is important to have regular checkups to help detect pancreatitis as early as possible.