Indurative pancreatitis
induratum pancreatitis - itChronic disease of the pancreas, characterized by partial damage. The disease develops slowly, often several years after acute pancreatitis.
The disease is dangerous complications, with untimely treatment, it is possible the occurrence of a cyst and even a tumor.
Causes of the disease
The development of the disease is triggered by the following negative factors:
- Harmful diet, abuse of fatty, salty foods;
- Postponed pancreatitis in acute form;
- Drinking alcohol;
- Gallstone disease;
- Disease of the stomach and duodenum.
Indurative pancreatitis is a consequence of a transmitted disease, more precisely - the result of lost time, when the disease was not cured in the acute stage.
Symptoms
The picture of inducible pancreatitis is similar to that of chronic pancreatitis. Worries, above all, the pain of shingles, which can give back and shoulder blade, cover the hypochondrium, stomach. The disease also manifests itself as a periodical nausea, which can result in vomiting. There is a decrease in weight, because the patient refuses to eat because of fear of feeling pain.
It is quite difficult to detect inducible pancreatitis by symptoms. The picture of the disease is so blurred and poorly expressed that more often the disease remains without due attention. Patients turn to specialists already at a neglected stage, when inducible pancreatitis brings strong pain sensations, which pass only after taking the medicine.
Often pancreatitis does not manifest itself. The malaise and heaviness in the epigastric zone is noted only after eating fatty foods and alcohol. However, the majority of patients note periodic recurrences of pancreatitis, the symptoms of which make one take a prone position and refuse to eat. Doctors in this case put a preliminary diagnosis of "Acute pancreatitis" and only after a thorough diagnosis, chronic damage to the pancreas is noted.
Diagnosis
On ultrasound examination, specialists can see changes in the structure of the parenchyma and enlargement of the gland. This indicates that the patient has already had attacks of exacerbation of pancreatitis. An X-ray examination is also carried out, where you can see calcifications in the gland. This is the first sign of neglected pancreatitis.
In addition, the patient is assigned endoscopic pancreatography. On it the expert reveals the patency of the main pancreatic duct, as well as its diameter. It is necessary to exclude the presence of tumors and cysts, which occurs frequently in inducible pancreatitis. If a specialist has doubts about the origin of dark areas, the patient is given a CT scan. It allows you to exclude a malignant tumor on the pancreas.
Conservative treatment
Indurative pancreatitis is difficult to treat, but if you follow the rules of nutrition, you can avoid exacerbating the disease. To do this, you need to enrich your diet with food of plant origin, which improves digestion. You also need to limit the intake of fats and proteins.
Conservative treatment is aimed primarily at eliminating pancreatitis attacks. For this, lubricants( no-shpa, papaverine) are suitable. Improve the work of the pancreas will help drugs with enzymes( pancreatin, creon, festal, etc.).If possible, go to the sanatorium of the city of Truskavets, Essentuki.
If there are other problems with the digestive system, then additional funds are prescribed to improve digestion and create protection for the stomach. These drugs include Almagel, Fosfalugel, etc.
Surgical treatment
In case of impaired pancreatic flow, surgical treatment is indicated. Also, without surgical intervention can not do with cysts and tumors.
If the exacerbation of pancreatitis causes severe pain, leading to shock and decreased performance, then specialists can prescribe surgical treatment.
Prophylaxis
Indurative pancreatitis refers to chronic diseases with periodic exacerbation. To prevent the development of disease and damage to the pancreas, you must carefully monitor your diet, observe a healthy lifestyle and at the first signs of pancreatitis consult a specialist. Do not engage in self-medication, because this is fraught with serious complications.
In order to prevent disease and prevent the recurrence of acute pancreatitis, the following herbs can be used:
- Three-leafed violet;
- Corn stigmas;
- Dandelion root;
- Herb sprouts;
- Cleavage grass;
- Fruits of anise;
- The herb of St. John's wort.
The listed components must be mixed in equal parts and poured with 3 glasses of water. Bring to a boil, then boil on a water bath for another half an hour. Insist for 10 minutes and take a glass of warm broth 30 minutes before eating.
This recipe is recommended for use in the treatment of chronic and inductive pancreatitis even during an exacerbation period. Just remember that any treatment should be agreed with a specialist.
Indurative pancreatitis is a chronic disease requiring the competent approach of specialists and complex treatment. However, no drug will not bring the desired effect without respecting the rules of healthy eating. Having diseases of the digestive system, first of all it will be necessary to refuse fried, sharp and smoked dishes. No less harmful are fast foods, lemonades, canned goods and other products containing chemical additives( including dyes).Watch for the pancreas, and she will certainly thank you!
