Atrophic Pancreas or Pancreatic Atrophy and Its Link to Alcohol
An atrophic pancreas refers to inflammation and progressive damage to the pancreas resulting in deteriorating pancreatic function. Alcohol consumption is one of the leading causes of pancreatitis that can eventually lead to an atrophied, non-functioning organ. How Alcohol Causes Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Atrophy The pancreas produces enzymes and hormones crucial for digestion. Long-term heavy alcohol … Read more
