Treatment of pancreatitis

Pancreatitis - one of the diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by an inflammatory process in the pancreas. Can occur in acute and chronic form. When the first signs of an acute form appear, treatment of pancreatitis should begin as soon as possible, since the disease is fraught with serious complications.

Causes of the disease

Often the disease develops against the background of violations of the outflow of bile, since the functions of the gallbladder and pancreas are in close interrelation. Pancreatitis can be caused by malnutrition, namely the abuse of smoked, fatty, hot foods, carbonated beverages. Even more harmful effect on the body of ethyl alcohol.

Symptoms

The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is severe pain, which is most often localized in the upper abdomen on the left side. Pain can be shingled or given in the back. The acute form is characterized by severe vomiting, bloating, fever, jaundice sclera and increased pain after eating. Acute pancreatitis occurs paroxysmally. Attacks can last several hours and even a few days.

With chronic pancreatitis, there is a decrease in appetite, weight loss, pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, eructation, bloating, increased pain from fatty foods and alcohol.

Treatment of pancreatitis

Treatment in acute form begins with hospitalization of the patient. The patient is assigned bed rest and complete rest. In pancreatitis, complete starvation is shown during the first three to four days. Drinking clean water is allowed in unlimited quantities. To reduce swelling, cold is applied to the abdominal region. Pain relievers are prescribed for pain relief.

With the rapid development of the disease, the treatment of pancreatitis is surgical intervention.

Pancreatitis, which has passed into a chronic form, is considered incurable and requires constant compliance with the diet. It is recommended to eat a little, but often - 6 times a day. It is necessary to include in the diet more proteins and vitamins, to limit the consumption of fats and carbohydrates, especially sugar. It is necessary to exclude coarse fiber, carbonated drinks, canned food, alcohol, fried, spicy, smoked, pickled food. Over pancreatitis is not allowed.

Treatment of pancreatitis should only be carried out under the supervision of a doctor. Complex treatment is aimed at preventing further destruction of the pancreas. In addition to diet, prescribe vitamins and pancreatic enzymes. It is recommended to treat existing diseases of the digestive tract and diabetes.

Herbal Treatment

Traditional medicine offers treatment of pancreatitis with herbs and medicinal plants. It should be remembered that self-medication can harm your health, so people's methods should be used only with the permission of a doctor.

To treat the disease use berries of Kalina. Fruits pour a little warm boiled water, knead and add honey. All the portion is taken immediately. A glass of water and a teaspoon of honey are required on a tablespoon of berries. Drink should be cooked three times a day and drink only freshly prepared. This tool relieves pain and spasms.

At a pancreatitis from a long time used the simple accessible agent - tea with mint and honey. The action of the drink is based on a weak choleretic property of mint and the ability to remove enzymes from the pancreas. A teaspoon of mint is poured into a glass of boiling water, insist, add natural honey and drink twice a day.

It is useful to drink at pancreatitis juice of cabbage sauerkraut, which contains the substance that is part of the drug "Pancreatin".

Treatment of chronic pancreatitis with folk remedies can only be part of the complex therapy prescribed in a medical institution.