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But if the pancreatitis is too severe, it usually requires hospitalization to avoid complications which can be fatal. In the chronic form, it is usually treated with enzyme supplements to help improve digestion. In the chronic phase of this disorder, it may cause diabetes.
Other factors that sometimes can cause pancreatitis include: 1  Use of any of a wide variety of medications, such as. 2  Abdominal surgery. 3  Severe trauma.  Metabolic conditions, such as high blood levels of calcium or 1  triglycerides. Some infections, such as mumps or viral hepatitis.