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Does Methamphetamine Affect Pancreatic Functions?

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Question : Does methamphetamine use affect the pancreas ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Metamphetamine affects many organs including pancreas and it may lead to pancreas damage, inflammation or chronic pancreatitis if used in longer period. However, other causes of pancreas disorders such as biliary stones, tumors or cysts should be ruled out. In every case, in phase of acute inflammation of pancreas, metamphetamine should be forbidden. Wish you good health. Regards
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Does Methamphetamine Affect Pancreatic Functions?

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. Metamphetamine affects many organs including pancreas and it may lead to pancreas damage, inflammation or chronic pancreatitis if used in longer period. However, other causes of pancreas disorders such as biliary stones, tumors or cysts should be ruled out. In every case, in phase of acute inflammation of pancreas, metamphetamine should be forbidden. Wish you good health. Regards