pluralism. 1. Ecclesiastic. the holding of two or more church offices by a single person. 2. the state or condition of a common civilization in which various ethnic, racial, or religious groups are free to participate in and develop their common cultures. 3. a policy or principle supporting such cultural plurality.
There are several possible causes of inflammation to the pancreas. Some of them are nutritional factors, such as high levels of fat in the blood (lipemia), high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia), trauma to the pancreas, and some drugs or toxins.
A swollen pancreas is commonly caused by gallstones, which could force a patient to have their gallbladder removed. Problems with the pancreas can be diagnosed with an ultrasound. Alcohol abuse may cause a swollen pancreas. Cystic fibrosis is a painful, genetic disease that can lead to infections in the lungs. A pancreas that is not performing correctly may cause bloating and watery stools. Gallstones, which are hardened deposits of bile, often cause swollen pancreas.