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The pancreatic diet is a special type of easily digestible diet recommended for people struggling with pancreatic diseases. Most often, people with pancreatitis must adhere to it, and take appropriate medications at the same time. Particular restrictions apply at the initial stage of treatment. The basis of the pancreatic diet is the reduction of fat and fiber.
The causes of pancreatic diseases
Diseases of the pancreas are associated with the disruption of the organ’s secretion of digestive enzymes, which leads to severe pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms. The pancreatic diet is restrictive and requires the exclusion or significant limitation of many products that have already appeared in the menu. It is not always possible to avoid it inflammation of the pancreasbut you can limit some bad habits that make you more likely to get sick. These include frequent consumption of fatty foods, alcohol and smoking.
The most common causes of pancreatitis include gallstones and excessive alcohol consumption. The development of the disease may be influenced by factors independent of the patient, including congenital pancreatic defects, genetic tendencies, injuries of the abdominal cavity, medications taken, or metabolic disorders (hyperlipidemia).
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Diet for acute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is severe, with sudden worsening upper abdominal pain accompanied by vomiting and fever. There may also be increased heart rate and sometimes jaundice.
The manifestation of acute pancreatitis requires going to the hospital, where usually a few days’ fasting and medical care are necessary. After going home, the patient must follow the established one individually pancreatic diet. The key is to give up alcohol and significantly reduce fats. If you lose weight significantly, you can follow a high-calorie diet that includes foods rich in protein and carbohydrates.
Limitations in the pancreatic diet include: fatty meats, fried and baked dishes, mayonnaise, cream, cakes, milk, fatty dairy products, pasta, bread containing a lot of fiber, beans, cabbage, onions, thick groats. Carbonated drinks, strong coffees and teas can also be burdensome for the body. Convalescence after acute pancreatitis requires very careful observance dietary bans. When the patient returns to balance after the disease and the doctor allows it, it becomes possible to gradually return to the normal diet, which is understood as a balanced, low-fat diet without alcohol.
Not all diets are healthy and safe for our body. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before starting any diet, even if you do not have any health concerns.
When choosing a diet, never follow the current fashion. Remember that some diets, incl. low in particular nutrients or strongly limiting calories, and mono-diets can be debilitating for the body, carry a risk of eating disorders, and can also increase appetite, contributing to a quick return to the former weight.
Diet in chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is most often associated with alcohol abuse and can sometimes be a complication of acute pancreatitis. In rare cases, it is associated with accidental injuries, cancerous lesions or poor diet. Chronic inflammation causes irreversible changes in the work of the pancreas, which are manifested by abdominal pain and diarrhea. The basis for alleviating the symptoms of the disease is to discontinue alcohol and smoking. The fight against this condition is symptomatic and focuses on minimizing pain.
Pancreatic diet for chronic inflammation is another important component of symptom relief. The menu should be modified as in the case of acute inflammation. First of all, you must not exceed the daily fat consumption limit, which is 50 g. So you can eat only lean meats and fish, low-fat dairy products, and also strongly limit butter and oils. Spicy spices and sauces are also eliminated – but mild tomato sauces, basil, allspice, fennel or thyme are acceptable. Boiled vegetables and fruits, as well as diluted juices are recommended. Proper preparation of dishes is essential, i.e. cooking them, stewing them, baking them in foil or steaming them. Meals should be eaten regularly in small portions, preferably five times a day.
You can supplement your pancreatic diet with herbs that support the functioning of the entire digestive system and have anti-inflammatory properties. Try the herbal pancreatic EKO tea available on Medonet Market.
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