<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is the recommended medical treatment for hereditary pancreatitis?  <response>: <reason> Pain is managed in a step-wise approach of:General recommendations Pancreatic enzyme replacement Analgesics Other invasive proceduresMost of the patients usually improve following the general recommendations with only a few requiring analgesics.Smoking cessation may: Delay the progression of chronic pancreatitis Decrease the risk of pancreatic cancer Alcohol cessation may help in symptomatic improvement particularly in alcohol induced chronic pancreatitis. Alcohol intake is associated with increased mortality in pateints with alcohol induced chronic pancreatitis. Dietary preference in chronic pancreatitis should be small meals with low fat content Medium chain triglyceride MCTs supplementation is particularly helpful because of: Its antioxidant effects Minimal increase in plasma CCK levels It may prevent weight loss in patientsKeeping the patients well hydrated may help in preventing the development of acute flares of pancreatitis. 