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PreventionAvoiding heavy alcohol use will help to prevent pancreatitis. Anyone who already has had one episode of pancreatitis caused by alcohol should stop drinking entirely to prevent the condition from coming back or becoming chronic. Most first episodes of acute pancreatitis that are not related to alcohol use cannot be prevented. However, taking steps to prevent the development of gallstones, such as maintaining a normal weight and avoiding rapid weight loss, may help to prevent gallstone-related acute pancreatitis. If the cause is gallstones, gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) will usually be recommended to prevent future attacks. When a medication is the likely cause, it will be stopped if possible.
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