Many congenital brain defects cause minor neurological impairment. People with these types of congenital brain defects can grow to function independently. Other defects are so severe that they are fatal before or shortly after birth. Some cause significant disabilities.
I am looking into this for a friend as well. The pancreas deals with digestive juices and insulin. Have a look at your medications to see if they may have gastrointestinal effects. I can tell you that Tramadol does affect the production of enzymes in the intestine.
Highlights. 1  Chronic inflammation of the pancreas can damage the cells that produce insulin. 2  Problems with your pancreas may lead to diabetes. 3  If you have diabetes, you may have an increased risk for pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer.