Attack of pancreatitis: first aid and treatment
Inflammation of the pancreas can be both an independent disease, and be combined with other diseases of the digestive tract( gastritis, ulcer or cholelithiasis).Exacerbation of pancreatitis often occurs in the form of an attack, which requires appropriate treatment. But before talking about how to relieve an attack of pancreatitis, including at home, you should consider the general clinical manifestations of the disease in an acute period.
Symptoms of
The attack of pancreatitis always begins suddenly, but it is usually preceded by some disorders in nutrition.
This can be an excessive intake of fatty foods or alcohol. These factors provoke excessive production of enzymes in the pancreas, which causes an attack.
The main symptom of this is pain. It is localized in the upper half of the abdomen. Often the pain is shrouded in nature. It is sharp, sharp. Depending on the affected area( head, tail or body), the gland can be located on the right, left or in the middle. Often the whole organ is involved in the inflammatory process, in which case the pain is shrouded.
Another characteristic feature during an attack is that the pain is giving in the back. She can also give under the shoulder blade or in the lower back. By its strength, the pain is intense enough and can intensify during movement, with coughing or deep inspiration.
During an attack, dyspeptic disorders are noted. In particular, nausea and vomiting are observed. The peculiarity of vomiting in this case is that it does not bring relief and this condition requires compulsory treatment.
There is also a disorder of the stool. It appears as a diarrhea. The nature of the stool can be frothy, have a fetid odor, there may be remnants of undigested food.
A rise in temperature is usually observed a few hours after the onset of the pain syndrome. In this case, it can rise in the range from 37 to 38 degrees.
There are also violations of the cardiovascular system. In particular, there is a decrease in blood pressure, palpitation, headaches are noted.
First aid
An attack of pancreatitis should be treated as much as possible in the hospital, and not at home. If there is no possibility to call a doctor or wait for the ambulance crew to arrive, you must be able to provide first aid. What should we do to alleviate the condition of the patient?
First, in the first hours of the onset of pain, you need to give up eating. This will help reduce secretion in the pancreas and slightly ease the condition. Only drinking is allowed - simple or mineral water without gases. This tactic of treatment should be observed within the first 24 hours after the attack. The ideal option is complete starvation, but to carry it along with the appropriate treatment is in a hospital.
Secondly, to alleviate pain at home, you can apply ice. To do this, you can take a hot water bottle, fill it with ice and wrap it with a towel. Hold it for 15 minutes, then take a break. Cold in this case reduces the swelling of the gland and reduces the manifestations of inflammation.
How to anesthetize an attack?
The main thing that worries during an attack of pancreatitis is pain. If there is no way to quickly seek medical help and get treatment, then you need to remove the pain syndrome at home. How to do it correctly and what medicines can be used?
Of course, with the development of an attack, you should call an ambulance, provide first aid, and before the arrival of doctors it is advisable not to take any medications. Self-prescribed treatment can cause deterioration. If unbearable pain is noted, only analgesics and antispasmodics are allowed from symptomatic treatment. This is also important because the patient can not always be sure of his diagnosis, especially if the attack develops for the first time. Therefore, at home, for pain relief and treatment, you can take an anesthetic or antispasmodic( for example, no-shpu).
Often, exacerbation of pancreatitis is associated with dysfunction of the gallbladder. In this case, it is required to ensure a normal outflow of bile, which can be difficult. It is able to do some cholagogue. In particular, such an action has the drug Allochol. It should be taken together with spazmolitkami. But you do not need to practice self-medication, only a doctor can prescribe effective therapy during an exacerbation of the disease. Independently at home, only first aid can be given, after which it is absolutely necessary to consult a doctor for treatment.
Prevention
Knowing the reason that may be the basis of the attack, you can give some advice on its prevention.
The immediate cause of exacerbation is the increased enzymatic activity of the pancreas, which is provoked by some errors in nutrition. In particular, under the influence of excessive consumption of fatty or spicy food, as well as alcoholic beverages, there may be an increase in secretory activity in the gland. This is accompanied by a violation of the outflow of enzymes, as a result of which their activity begins in the gland itself.
Therefore, the main measure of prevention will be compliance with the diet. To prevent an attack, fractional and frequent food will help to maximal sparing( mechanical, temperature).It is required to exclude from the diet all fatty and spicy dishes, to give up alcohol, to limit the use of products that can have a stimulating effect on the pancreas.
With all of the above recommendations, you can help your gland and significantly reduce the likelihood of an attack of pancreatitis.
