Pancreatitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the pancreas because of the effects on it of enzymes released by the gland itself. With this disease, the enzymes are not released into the duodenum, but remain in the gland itself and destroy it. There are two forms of pancreatitis: acute and chronic. The acute form can be caused by such causes: infection (dysentery, influenza, etc.), plugging of the pancreatic duct, various poisonings, for example, alcohol. The chronic form of pancreatitis is often the result of impaired pancreatic function caused by atrophy of the gland or stagnant phenomena in it due to the formation of stones.
Symptoms and diet for pancreatitis.
Acute pancreatitis can accompany severe periodic abdominal pain. The pain can be either dull or sharp. Symptoms of pancreatitis chronic can be bad appetite, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, pain in the abdomen and back. Chronic pancreatitis can become aggravated because of the consumption of alcohol, acute and fatty foods, the patient may experience burning, often even drilling pain.
Dietary nutrition in acute form of pancreatitis.
A patient with acute pancreatitis in the first four to five days receives only parenteral nutrition, i.e. nutrients enter the body, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract. To the patient put droppers with nutrient solutions (glucose, salt, etc.). Also, you should take an abundant alkaline drink: mineral still water (Smirnovskaya, Essentuki 17, Slavyanovskaya, etc.).
When the painful symptoms subsided, patients are allowed to take yogurt 100 ml every half hour (if tolerability is good, then you can take up to one liter a day). Then the patient uses a small amount of cottage cheese (200-250 grams), gradually allow the reception of other products in a sparing mode, as in patients with pancreatitis pancreatic juice outflow is difficult.
Diet in acute pancreatitis is enriched with easily digestible and digestible protein products. Food contains a limited amount of fat, as it has choleretic properties, and bile acids contribute to the release of pancreatic juice, which aggravates the condition and well-being of the patient.
Limit the intake of foods (sugar, jam, honey, etc.) containing carbohydrates that are easily assimilated, prone to fermentation, the gas formed during fermentation increases the intestinal pressure, which increases pain and disrupts the outflow of pancreatic juice.
Nutrition for acute pancreatitis should be frequent, up to six times, servings should be done small.
Diet in the period of exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis.
During the period of exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, the same diet is prescribed, as during the abatement of acute pancreatitis. The patient is given only mashed food, the culinary processing of the products becomes less strict only with the improvement of the condition. However, fried and stewed food is excluded, since it has a sodic effect. Initially, only food with steamed food is possible, then boiled meals are allowed. Nutrition patient six-time, fractional.
The diet for chronic pancreatitis includes protein foods (120-140 g), with more animal proteins (60-70%). In general, the diet consists of dairy products (grated fresh cottage cheese), low-fat meat and fish. Fat should be a little - 50-60 grams, carbohydrates - 300-350 g.
Diet in chronic pancreatitis during remission.
In a period when there is no exacerbation, a diet with chronic form pancreatitis includes such products: white bread, mashed cereal and vegetable soups, mashed cereals in milk : buckwheat, oatmeal, rice, semolina, etc., carrot and potato mash, vegetable and meat cutlets , low-fat boiled fish and meat, sweet tea with honey or sugar. Vegetables should first boil, then wipe and bake. Little by little, you can add vegetable or butter (no more than 20 grams per day). You should also eat fresh fruits, berries, compotes and kissels. It is recommended to drink a glass of curdled milk or kefir before going to bed.
What products should be excluded from pancreatitis.
From the diet with pancreatitis, it is necessary to exclude such products: alcoholic beverages, cocoa and coffee, carbonated water, dough and bread of fresh baked goods.
Rassolnik, borsch, strong fish and meat broths can cause irritation.
Also, exacerbation of pancreatitis can cause fried and spicy food, canned foods, caviar and boiled eggs. Do not eat grapes, bananas, dates, ice cream, chocolate and sweets.
Such restrictions are not harmful, on the contrary, a healthy diet will have a beneficial effect on the body and its recovery.