India, Jan. 1 -- Alcohol usually takes the centre stage at social events, whether it is a New Year's Eve party, a wedding or occasional hangouts with friends. Many may even call themselves social drinkers, who usually limit their alcohol consumption to parties or other social occasions. But even this occasional drinking comes with its dangers. This is why even occasional drinking requires caution.

To understand the risks, Dr Sharad Maheshwari, MBBS, MD, Radiologist & Member, Institutional Ethics Committee, Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai, shared with HT Lifestyle that heavy drinking at social events, even every once in a while, can sometimes lead to serious issues like acute pancreatitis.

Traditionally, pancreatitis is associated with long-t...