THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a risk factor for pancreas disease
A
alcoholism
B
older age
C
atkins diet
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Factors that increase your risk of pancreatitis include: Excessive alcohol consumption. Research shows that heavy alcohol users (people who consume four to five drinks a day) are at increased risk of pancreatitis. Cigarette smoking.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alcohol abuse is the most common etiology associated with chronic pancreatitis, which accounts for approximately 65% of all cases.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tobacco use. Smoking is one of the most important risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Being overweight. Being very overweight (obese) is a risk factor for pancreatic cancer. Diabetes. Chronic pancreatitis. Workplace exposure to certain chemicals. Age. Gender. Race. More items •09-Jun-2020

Detailed explanation-4: -Acute Pancreatitis. Chronic Pancreatitis. Pancreatic Cancer. Pancreatic Cysts. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. Periampullary and Bile Duct Diseases.

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