Sentences with phrase «fatal inflammation of the pancreas»

It is associated with coronary artery disease and other forms of atherosclerosis, and can lead to potentially fatal inflammation of the pancreas.

Large ingestions of high - fat, high - sugar foods may lead to pancreatitis, a painful and potentially fatal inflammation of the pancreas.

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Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), however, is a much more serious condition that can be fatal if not treated promptly.

«You don't want your dog to pig out on chocolate or leftover pizza, chicken or turkey — anything with a high percentage of fat can lead to pancreatitis (inflammation and swelling of the pancreas, which can cause permanent damage and be fatal),» says Martha Gearhart, DVM, owner of Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital, Pleasant Valley, N.Y. «Raw bones are digestible, but their sharp points are dangerous, and cooked bones are very brittle and can shatter [once eaten].»

Potentially fatal, pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas and very painful.