Acute pancreatitis can occur as a single attack, but it may recur if an underlying cause exists and is not treated. Therefore, if the underlying cause is a gallstone, surgical removal of the gallbladder may be considered. If alcohol consumption is a contributing factor, alcohol must be completely abstained from. Furthermore, sometimes high blood fat (hypertriglyceridemia) levels can lead to pancreatitis attacks, making it highly important to treat this condition with appropriate medications.