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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 conditions that have been linked to pancreatitis are: 1  Autoimmune problems (when the immune system attacks the body) 2  Blockage of the pancreatic duct or common bile duct, the tubes that drain enzymes from the pancreas, most often due to gallstones. 3  Damage to the ducts or pancreas during surgery.