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    Jan 6, 2013, 03:15 PM
    Acute pancreatitis
    My sister in law was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis March 2012, due to many years of heavy drinking. She started drinking again about 2 weeks ago. How dangerous is this for her?
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    Jan 6, 2013, 03:18 PM
    Very dangerous. Apparently she doesn't remember how painful it is.
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    Jan 6, 2013, 03:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    Very dangerous. Apparently she doesn't remember how painful it is.
    Can she die... She's about 100 pounds and in her later 40's.
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    Jan 6, 2013, 03:41 PM
    Death is a possibility due to hemorrhagic pancreas, liver or kidney involvement, or necrotizing pancreatitis.
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