Question: which risk factor is most commonly associated with pancreatitis?
Answer: Smoking. High levels of triglycerides (a type of fat in your blood) High levels of parathyroid hormone in the blood (called hyperparathyroidism) High levels of calcium in the blood (called hypercalcemia) Cancer of the pancreas. Cystic fibrosis. A family history of pancreatitis. Abdominal surgery.