Treatment of the pancreas at home

The pancreas is an organ that belongs simultaneously to two different systems of the body.First, it is in this gland that specific enzymes are produced that actively participate in the digestion process.Secondly, the pancreas produces insulin - this body applies to the digestive and endocrine systems of the body.

Table of contents: Possible pathologies Causes of chronic pancreatitis Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis Period of exacerbation - how to help yourself at home Remission period - what can be done at home

Possible pathologies

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Pancreatic diseases have many varieties- from classical inflammation to diabetes mellitus.It is hardly worth considering the treatment in the home of diabetes - this direction simply does not exist, the patient should be under constant monitoring by medical workers and take special medications.Yes, and neoplasm of benign nature in the pancreas should be under the supervision of doctors - as a rule, experts either prescribe a surgical procedure, or simply observe the tumor.

The most common pancreatic disease is pancreatitis, which can occur in acute or chronic form.In the first case, at home, the patient is unlikely to do anything to relieve the condition - intense pain repeated vomiting means going to a medical institution.But the chronic form of pancreatitis( inflammation of the pancreas) can be fully considered in this material.

Causes of chronic pancreatitis

The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is alcohol, but it is especially dangerous simultaneous consumption of alcoholic beverages and fried, fatty, protein-rich foods( our favorite "shish kebab for cognac").It is noteworthy that it is absolutely unnecessary for the development of chronic pancreatitis for many years to consume alcohol with fried meat - in some cases, one such abuse is enough to cause the inflammatory process in the pancreas to develop.

The second place in the frequency of diagnosis is secondary pancreatitis - they develop against the background of other diseases of the digestive system.For example, the inflammatory process in the pancreas can develop against the background of peptic ulcer of the stomach, cholelithiasis.

In addition, the development of chronic pancreatitis can result in:

• Mononucleosis, viral hepatitis, parotitis and any infectious diseases;
• nodular periarteritis, atherosclerosis of the aorta and other circulatory disorders;
• weighed down by heredity;
• smoking.

Separately it is worth mentioning the so-called idiopathic pancreatitis - an inflammatory process, the etiology of which can not be clarified even after a full examination.

Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis

This disease occurs in 4 stages - for each of them, there are certain symptoms that can lead to differentiation of chronic pancreatitis.

1 stage

The patient complains of abdominal pains that have a crescent localization: the left hypochondrium, the epigastric region, the right hypochondrium.In some cases, shingles may be present when the lower back joins the indicated places of pain syndrome.

No functional disorders are noted, except for pain the patient does not notice anything at all.It is noteworthy that a characteristic pain syndrome appears about 30 minutes after eating.

Stage 2

Two types of deficiency develop on the background of regularly occurring pains:

• ezzrinna - increased gas formation, abdominal distention, stool disorders( diarrhea); laboratory test of stool reveals a decrease in elastase, "fat" stool;
• endocrine - glucose tolerance decreases, diabetes can develop.

3rd stage

Ezocrine and endocrine insufficiency develops simultaneously.The peculiarity of this stage of the course of chronic pancreatitis is a decrease in the intensity of the pain syndrome, in the appearance of pain not in 30 minutes after eating, but at least after 2 hours.There is no specific localization of pain.

Stage 4

Functional disorders of the pancreas are pronounced, pain is practically absent.

Chronic pancreatitis proceeds with alternation of the stage of remission and exacerbation.If the exacerbation of the disease in question begins, the pain will be strong enough, nausea and vomiting may occur, after which the patient does not experience relief.Diarrhea and an increase in blood glucose levels occur only at times of exacerbation, if chronic pancreatitis occurs in the initial stages.

The period of exacerbation - how to help yourself at home

In some cases, when exacerbating chronic pancreatitis, it is advisable to seek professional medical care - doctors can quickly remove the pain syndrome and prevent dehydration of the body with repeated vomiting and diarrhea with the help of a wide range of medications.But many patients who have previously been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis prefer to help themselves at home - for example, if the intensity of pain is not large, and vomiting and diarrhea have occurred once.

What can be done at home with exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis:

1. In the first day of the attack, you should stop eating any food.It is allowed to drink mineral water without gas, decoction of rose hips every 15-20 minutes for several sips.
2. On the second day, if you feel relieved, you can enter into the diet of steam cutlets or meat soufflé, potato / vegetable puree without butter, and rubbed soups on the second chicken broth.
3. The following days - the menu adds cottage cheese, baked apples or pears, sour-milk products, fruit and berry compotes or kissels.

Please note: from the menu it is necessary to exclude the fried, smoked, fatty, sharp products.Moreover, such a dietary diet should be kept at least 30 days, even better - 60 days.

1. If there is nausea and vomiting during an exacerbation, then it is advisable to take Cerukal or Motilium 1 tablet 3 times a day.
2. To reduce the pain syndrome, it is recommended:

• Omeprazole or famotidine - these medications help to reduce the concentration of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice;
• Pancreatin or Creole - there is a decrease in the level of enzyme release by the pancreas, it provides functional rest to the organ;
• antispasmodics - No-sppa or Duspatalin, if chronic pancreatitis develops against a background of cholelithiasis.

Please note: all recommendations on the use of these drugs are common, for each case the doctor must choose both the drug itself, its dosage, and the duration of therapy.If an exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis occurred for the first time, it is advisable to seek medical help.

The period of remission - what can be done at home

After the period of exacerbation is over, the patient should not "relax" - you need to follow certain rules to prevent the development of a new attack.

Specialists give specific recommendations for the successful course of the period of remission of chronic pancreatitis:

1. It is necessary to completely eliminate alcoholic beverages from the diet.But even if the fact is forced to drink, then let it be alcohol in small quantities and without heavy snacks - lard and sausage under a pile or two vodka will certainly lead to an aggravation of the disease in question.
2. Create a rational, right menu - there is no need for the rest of your life to use only steam cutlets and rubbed soups, just take small amounts of food, but often.
3. Get rid of the habit of taking medications with the first appearance of a cold or an acute respiratory viral infection - uncontrolled use of tetracycline, Biseptol and some other medicines can lead to exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis.
4. Undergo treatment of those diseases that can be a provocateur for the development of pancreatitis - for example, cure peptic ulcer disease under the supervision of doctors, remove stones from the gallbladder and so on.



Note: in some cases, patients may exhibit signs of exogenous insufficiency even during remission - a person is losing weight, he constantly has diarrhea, there is "fat" stool.Doctors probably will appoint lifelong reception of specific enzyme preparations - for example, Creon.

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It will not hurt to use recipes from the category "folk medicine" during the period of remission. For example, the most common and effective medicine will be a decoction from the herbal collection:

• for 3 parts of dill and peppermint leaves;
• on 2 parts of flowers of immortelle and hawthorn fruit;
• 1 part of chamomile flower flowers.

All the raw materials are mixed, pour with water so that it completely covers the grass and heated in a water bath for 7-10 minutes.Next, the broth should steep for 2 hours in a sealed container.Take this drug should be ½ cup three times a day for 20-30 minutes before meals.

In the period of remission, doctors can recommend a visit to the spa complex - balneological procedures are excellent, it affects the health of a patient with a diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis and the use of mineral waters on a special schedule.

Chronic pancreatitis is a disease that involves long-term treatment, and long-term compliance with certain dietary rules.If you ignore the above recommendations from experts, then the disease can lead to the development of severe complications, including pancreatic necrosis.But on the other hand, if you follow all the prescriptions of your doctor, you can achieve a stable remission - the usual rhythm of life practically does not change.

Tsygankova Yana Aleksandrovna, medical reviewer, therapeutist of the highest qualification category