Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, which arises from a violation of the functions of the body, when enzymes literally erode the mucous membrane of the pancreas.
The pancreas is an organ of internal secretion. This means that it emits enzymes, juices and hormones just inside. Insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas, is engaged in carbohydrate metabolism, enzymes - digestion in the duodenum. These enzymes are normally in the pancreas in the inactivated state. When a malfunction occurs, they are activated and begin to destroy the organ. In the blood, decay products are released, and severe intoxication occurs.
This is what is the acute pancreatitis, as a result of which, lifelong, chronic pancreatitis may occur, which, in turn, can contribute to the development of diabetes.
A characteristic symptom is pain - constant or periodic, liquid mushy stools, constipation, excessive gas formation, belching, heartburn, lack of appetite and signs of beriberi.
The most dangerous chain arises, therefore we will switch our attention from the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis, to treatment and diet.
Diet
The main task of a diet for chronic pancreatitis is to give rest to a sick organ. The only way to ensure such peace during exacerbations is starvation. During fasting, the patient takes an abundant amount of liquid in small portions, and physicians inject him with physiological saline and glucose.
Further, when the exacerbation is already behind, the patient passes to a carefully designed sparing diet with restriction of fats. It must be understood that treatment and diet in chronic pancreatitis are inseparable: diet is the best way to influence the pancreas, and its treatment and care will last a lifetime.
The essence of the diet is the reception of a balanced, low-calorie menu 5 - 6 times a day. In this case, the best option is a semi-liquid and liquid food.
Diet in the exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis should consist, first of all, of a high-grade, low-fat protein. This - low-calorie meat, cottage cheese , milk, protein omelets. Meat and nonfat fish should be boiled until half cooked, and then baked or steamed.
Milk is added only to ready meals, and cottage cheese is made from cottage cheese, casseroles, mousses.
As for vegetables, their raw use should be avoided - coarse fiber excessively stimulates the secretory function of the pancreas. What vegetables should be present in a diet with chronic pancreatitis - only starchy and boiled. Potato, pumpkin, carrot, mashed potatoes - this is the best vegetable garnish for the patient. In addition, it is especially recommended sea kale, containing a cobalt medicinal for the pancreas.
Forbidden
The easiest way to formulate the prohibitions is as follows: fatty, sour, fried and spicy. That is, they are fatty grades of meat, poultry and fish, sour vegetables and fruits, spicy spices, fast food and semi-finished products.
A complete ban is imposed on alcohol, since very often it is abuse
Also, the patient is not allowed to starve (without doctor's orders during the post-attack period), and also overeat. If it speaks of a sparing regimen for the pancreas, first of all, it means taking food on an uninterrupted schedule.
It is forbidden to have carbonated and excessively cold drinks, strong teas and coffee. And sugar and sweets should not be indulged, even if you have not developed diabetes against pancreatitis. After all, the pancreas is still weakened, which means it can not make enough insulin.