EtiologyThe main factors are pancreatic hyperstimulation and bile-pancreatic duct obstruction which increase pancreatic duct pressure and active trypsin reflux. GET SMASHED:• Gallstones• Ethanol• Trauma

• Steroids• Mumps• Autoimmune (PAN)• Scorpion stings• Hyperlipidemia/ Hypercalcemia• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)• Drugs (including azathioprine and diuretics)