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Solomon L. Lerer, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Office (305) 931-6220  Fax (305) 466-4755

Pancreas

The Pancreas is the organ responsible for making insulin and digestive juices. If the pancreas
becomes diseased then proper digestion is impaired. The two most common causes of an
inflamed pancreas are excessive alcohol consumption and gallstones that obstruct the pancreas.

 

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