Pancreatitis Myths: It's Not Just Alcohol! It's a persistent myth: Pancreatitis is not only caused by alcohol. @vaidyashikhaprakash debunks the misconception, noting that complex causes like genetics, autoimmunity, obstruction, and idiopathic factors are often at play. Furthermore, acute attacks are possible without gallstones, and even surgical removal of gallstones doesn't guarantee the end of recurring attacks. While spicy food doesn't directly cause the disease, consuming heavy, spicy, or hi