Treatment of inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis) involves complex therapy, which includes not only taking drugs that relieve spasms in the tracts of organs and normalize the digestive process, but also diet. Adherence to it is very important, because the development of pancreatitis in 90% of cases occurs precisely through the fault of malnutrition and abuse of alcoholic beverages. In other words, a diet with inflammation of the pancreas helps to eliminate the factors that cause disturbances in the work of these organs. And if it is not eliminated, no medication will help prevent the progression of the disease.
General information
Before talking about how to eat with pancreatitis, a few words should be said about the disease itself and the mechanism of its development. As mentioned earlier, the main causes of its development are unhealthy diet and alcohol abuse. It is these factors that negatively affect the condition of the pancreas, put a great burden on it and stimulate the production of digestive enzymes.
If a person constantly eats "heavy" foods, sooner or later the pancreas begins to "tired", which leads to damage to its cells and a decrease in the synthesis of digestive enzymes. This, in turn, becomes the cause of digestive disorders and a greater increase in load on the organs. As a result, an acute inflammatory process develops in the pancreas, which involves spasm in the ducts, where the outflow of digestive enzymes into the duodenum occurs. As a result, they accumulate in the gland and begin to digest its own cells, thus causing severe pain attacks and necrosis (tissue death).
Thus, the development of acute pancreatitis occurs. And if its treatment is done improperly, the inflammatory process takes a chronic form and it becomes impossible to eliminate it only later. The peculiarity of chronic pancreatitis is that it tends to worsen periodically, causing the same clinical picture that occurs in acute inflammation. Only in this case, the process of self -digestion is activated in the pancreas each time, as soon as deterioration occurs, which sooner or later leads to complete dysfunction of the glands.
Proper nutrition for inflammation of the pancreas prevents frequent exacerbations and prevents the progression of the disease. Because in this case, the diet completely excludes food products from the patient's diet, which puts a strong load on the glands, which allows them to be maintained in a state of rest for a long time.
Do not forget that the function of the gallbladder and liver depends on the work of the pancreas, provoking the development of hepatitis, which significantly complicates the treatment process. And if you start the development of pancreatitis, a person has a serious health problem, which worsens his well -being.
Therefore, when the main signs of the development of the disease occur, doctors must conduct a complete examination, which allows them to provide an adequate assessment of the work of the liver and pancreas, as well as other organs that make up the gastrointestinal tract. Because if their function is impaired, patients need additional therapy, which helps restore their work.
Acute inflammation and chronic exacerbation: diet
Symptoms of inflammation of the pancreas are pronounced. First of all, a person experiences an attack of acute pain, which can be localized in the right and left hypochondrium, depending on which part of the organ has experienced inflammation. In this case, the painful syndrome is always shingles. It covers not only the hypochondrium area, but also almost the entire abdominal cavity and can radiate to the shoulder blades, lower back and sternum. The pain only grips the patient, and every movement causes it to increase again.
When the pancreas is inflamed, a general clinical picture can be added:
- increase in temperature;
- dizziness and vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- shivering;
- weakness;
- skin whitening, etc.
In case of acute pancreatitis and exacerbation of chronic patients, it is necessary to immediately hospitalize, because only qualified medical care will inhibit the process of self -digestion in the pancreas and stop the pain syndrome. In this case, only drug therapy was used, while all drugs were given either intravenously or intramuscularly.
Diet also plays an important role in the treatment of acute or exacerbated chronic inflammation. And talking about what you can eat in this case, the answer is simple - nothing. For several days, the patient has to starve, as this is the only way he can reduce the secretion of digestive enzymes and reduce inflammation.
What is allowed in the event of an acute attack is to drink mineral water in very small quantities and at regular intervals. For the first time, patients are allowed to eat only when the doctor manages to stop the attack completely. As a rule, this lasts for 2-3 days.
In this case, all dishes should be served only warm and puree. During this period, it is allowed to use:
- mashed potatoes cooked in water without the use of milk and butter;
- porridge on water;
- jelly;
- compote;
- Lekor crackers.
Patients should adhere to such a diet for about 2-3 weeks. And only after all the signs of acute inflammation of the pancreas disappear, added to the diet:
- low -fat fish and meat;
- fermented milk and dairy products;
- milk and cereal soups;
- vegetable and fruit juices;
- dry bread.
It is necessary to switch to a "normal" diet gradually and only after 8-10 weeks after inflammation. In this case, it is necessary to comply with certain restrictions and rules that will prevent recurrence of attacks. And what kind of diet is prescribed for patients with pancreatitis, now you will find out.
Diet after stopping the attack
So, it has been said above what diet is prescribed for inflammation of the pancreas. But what to do next, when the attack has already been caught and the patient’s condition is back to normal? Since pancreatic cells do not have self-healing properties, in order to avoid further destruction and deterioration of organ function, patients need to adhere to a diet that has its own characteristics:
- food should be served warm (hot and cold dishes irritate the pancreas and can trigger an attack of pain);
- all dishes must be steamed or cooked;
- portions should be small (this will reduce the load on the pancreas);
- you need to eat 5-6 times a day, the last meal should be no later than 2 hours before bedtime (with pancreatitis, it is forbidden to eat at night).
There are certain foods that should not be eaten with this disease. This includes:
- all fatty fish and meats;
- fried and fatty foods;
- Salo;
- smoked meat;
- fresh cakes;
- fresh pastries;
- dairy and fermented milk products with high fat content (more than 1. 5%);
- sausage;
- semi -finished products;
- canned food;
- hot spices and sauces;
- carbonated and alcoholic beverages.
Talking about the diet you should follow with pancreatitis, you should pay special attention to alcohol consumption. Some people with this disease believe that if you drink 50-100 ml of alcohol per week, there is nothing wrong with this, because such doses of alcohol are even considered beneficial for the body. In normal cases, this is true, but not with pancreatitis.
Alcoholic beverages contain ethyl alcohol, which has a damaging effect on body cells and also increases appetite, as a result of which a person inadvertently starts eating more. And this leads to an increased load on the pancreas and increases the risk of pain. Therefore, people who have been diagnosed with pancreatitis are strictly prohibited from consuming alcohol, even in small quantities.
For permitted products, these include:
- lean meats - turkey, chicken, rabbit, veal;
- skinny fish;
- buckwheat, rice, semolina, pasta, lentils;
- vegetables and fruits;
- juice (just not wrapped);
- eggs;
- dry baked goods;
- biscuits without cream and chocolate fillings;
- milk, cheese, cottage cheese;
- kefir, fermented baked milk.
All of these foods can easily form a diet menu for a full week. Moreover, every day it will be diverse. For example, meat can be easily cooked into dumplings, slices, meatballs, etc. From cottage cheese - casserole and cheesecake. Vegetables can be used for both side dishes and salads. The main thing is to liven up your imagination.
But one must not forget that, while following a diet, it is also necessary to take medications prescribed by a doctor. They will help improve digestion and prevent disease progression.
Diet recipes
On the Internet you can find a huge number of recipes for dietary dishes that are allowed to be eaten with pancreatitis. They will help you create a rough menu for the week with ease. For example, the recipe for making curd pudding is very popular, which can be used for breakfast and for afternoon snacks. To prepare it, you need the following ingredients:
- lean cottage cheese - 350 g;
- chicken eggs - 4 pcs. ;
- low -fat sour cream - 80 g;
- granulated sugar - 100 g;
- starch - 1 tbsp;
- semolina - 1 tbsp
To prepare the curd pudding, you first need to beat the curd well with a blender or mixer so that it becomes a homogeneous air mass. Then you need to add the yolk from the chicken eggs into it (the whites should be put in the fridge for a while) and mix everything thoroughly again. Next, add the sour cream, semolina and starch to the resulting mass and beat everything thoroughly with a mixer again.
After that, you need to remove the proteins from the fridge, beat them until they form a peak, gradually adding sugar to them. Next, you need to combine the protein with the curd mass, stirring gently with a spoon, but not with a mixer.
Once the curd is cooked tightly (it must be melted), it must be poured into a baking dish covered with skin. The top of the form should be covered with foil, and then put in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30 minutes. After this time, the foil should be removed, and the pudding should continue to bake for about 15-20 minutes. Once it is ready, the oven must be turned off, but the door should not be opened immediately, as the pudding may settle. He needs to give 20-30 minutes to cool slightly, after which it can be served.
There is another recipe for cooking dishes that are allowed to be eaten with pancreatitis. And this is chicken puree and cauliflower soup. To prepare it you need to:
- air - 2 l;
- potatoes - 2 pcs. ;
- cauliflower - 5-7 inflorescences;
- carrots - 1 pc. ;
- chicken breast - 300-350 g.
Pour the chicken breast with 1 liter of water and cook over low heat. It should be boiled for 20 minutes after boiling, after which the water should be drained, and the breast should be filled with water again and cooked until fully cooked. Then you have to drain the soup again, take the breast, cool and scroll it several times through a meat grinder.
After that, you need to prepare the carrots and potatoes by peeling them, rinsing them under running water and cutting them into cubes. Vegetables need to be poured with water and roasted. Cook for 10 minutes after boiling, and then add the cauliflower to them and, without reducing the heat, continue cooking them for about 7-10 minutes.
When all the vegetables are ready, they need to be removed from the resulting vegetable broth, chopped with a blender or rubbed through a sieve, and then mixed again with the broth, only this time we also put chopped chicken in it. If the pancreatitis is in a stable phase of remission, the prepared soup can be slightly salted and fresh herbs added to it.
There are many recipes for preparing dietary dishes. The main thing is not to be confused in this variety and use only those that include products that are allowed for pancreatitis. And the doctor should tell about them in more detail.