The mechanism that causes pancreatitis is not well known. It is thought that enzymes normally secreted by the pancreas in an inactive form become activated inside the pancreas and start to digest the pancreatic tissue. This process is called autodigestion and causes swelling , hemorrhage, and damage to the blood vessels. An attack may last for 48 hours. The disease affects men more often than women.
Alcohol abuse is a risk factor.
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