How alcohol damages the pancreas?

Answer 1

Alcohol can reduce the amount of digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas, thereby causing it to inflame and leak digestive enzyme. Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of pancreatitis, it, along with gall stones, accounts for 80%-90% of all cases.

Answer 2

Alcohol abuse is one of the most common causes of pancreatitis. That, along with gall stones account for 80%-90% of all cases. Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. It is characterized by abdominal pain and swelling, as well as (though not always) nausea, vomiting, fever, chills and sometimes heart palpitations.

Answer 3

Because the pancreas is used to help in the process of filtering and storing toxins. A build up can cause pancreatitis.

Answer 4

Alcohol abuse is one of the leading causes of pancreatitis, the inflammation of the pancreas.