### Key Facts About Pancreatitis
- **Types**: Acute (sudden, often gallstones/alcohol) or chronic (long-term, mostly alcohol/smoking).
- **Symptoms**: Severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting; chronic includes weight loss, oily stools, diabetes.
- **Causes**: Alcohol (70-80%), smoking, gallstones, genetics, or idiopathic.
- **Complications**: Diabetes, malnutrition, pancreatic cancer risk (1-2%).

### Top 3 Proven Solutions for Chronic Pancreatitis & Pain
1. **Quit Alcohol and Smoking**:
- **Why**: Stops disease progression, reduces pain in 50-70%.
- **How**: Join cessation programs, use nicotine replacement, or seek counseling.
2. **Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement (PERT) + Low-Fat Diet**:
- **Why**: Improves digestion, reduces pain by 40-60%.
- **How**: Take PERT with meals, eat low-fat, high-protein meals (20-30g fat/day).
3. **Multidisciplinary Pain Management**:
- **Why**: Cuts pain by 30-50% via meds and therapy.
- **How**: Use non-opioids, consider nerve blocks, try CBT or mindfulness.

### Tips for Longer Life with Less Pain
- Follow medical advice, monitor complications, and join support groups.
- Consult a gastroenterologist for personalized care.

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