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Drinking only occasionally? Doctor warns even short-term heavy drinking may cause sudden pancreatic damage
Acute pancreatitis can occur even in occasional drinkers after brief episodes of heavy drinking, challenging the belief that alcohol-related diseases develop only after years of consumption, according to Dr. Maheshwari. He shared a case of a patient who developed severe pancreatitis after a New Year celebration. This highlights the pancreas's sensitivity to alcohol, necessitating caution even among social drinkers.
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