Pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes become activated while still in the pancreas, irritating the cells of your pancreas and causing inflammation. ... Scar tissue may form in the pancreas, causing loss of function. A poorly functioning pancreas can cause digestion problems and diabetes.
The decline in exocrine pancreatic function, proved by the significant decrease in plasma levels of ?-amylase and lipase in the 8-week high salt fed group, indi... more