'I GET SMASHED' - 'I GE' in the mnemonic are most common causes
Idiopathic
Gallstones - most common in adult population of Eastern countries
Ethanol - most common in adult population of Western countries
Trauma
Scorpion sting
Mumps and other infections including Coxsackie
Auto-immune
Steroids
Hyperlipidaemia and hypercalcaemia
ERCP
Drugs e.g. frusemide, thiazides
Idiopathic
Gallstones - most common in adult population of Eastern countries
Ethanol - most common in adult population of Western countries
Trauma
Scorpion sting
Mumps and other infections including Coxsackie
Auto-immune
Steroids
Hyperlipidaemia and hypercalcaemia
ERCP
Drugs e.g. frusemide, thiazides