Understanding Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Diet
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that can be acute or chronic. Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Causes range from alcohol consumption to gallstones. Treatment involves managing symptoms with medication, surgery, or dietary changes. Following a specific diet plays a crucial role in managing pancreatitis, including avoiding certain foods and opting for a diet rich in protein and antioxidants.
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POINTS TO TALK ABOUT Pancreatitis: an introduction Signs and Symptoms Causes Treatment Diet
PANCREATITIS AN INTRODUCTION Pancreatitis isinflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis can occur as acute pancreatitis meaning it appears suddenly and lasts for days. Some people develop chronic pancreatitis, which ispancreatitis that occurs over many years.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS ACUTE PANCREATITIS Fever Higher heart rate Nausea and vomiting Swollen and tender belly Pain in the upper part of your belly that goes into your back. CHRONIC PANCREATITIS Constant pain in your upper belly that radiates to your back. Diarrhoea and weight loss Upset stomach and vomiting
ACUTE PANCREATITIS Autoimmune diseases Drinking lots of alcohol Infections Gallstones Medications Metabolic disorders Surgery Trauma CAUSES C H R ON IC PANCREATITIS Cystic fibrosis Family history of pancreas disorders Gallstones High triglycerides Longtime alcohol use Medications
Treatment CHRONIC PANCREATITIS Insulin to treat diabetes Pain medicine Pancreatic enzymes to help your body get enough nutrients from your food Surgery or procedures to relieve pain, help with drainage, or treat blockages Damaged pancreatic tissue may be surgically removed, but only as a last resort ACUTE PANCREATITIS Antibiotics Intravenous (IV) fluids Low-fat diet or fasting. Pain medicine Gallbladder surgery if gallstones caused your pancreatitis Pancreas surgery to clean out fluid or dead or diseased tissue
Diet W HAT NOT TO E AT W HAT NOT TO E AT W HAT TO E AT W HAT TO E AT full-fat dairy pastries and desserts with added sugars beverages with added sugars red meat organ meats fried foods fries and potato chips mayonnaise margarine and butter Foods rich in protein, low in animal fats, and contain antioxidants. Lean meats, beans and lentils, clear soups, and dairy alternatives. Spinach, blueberries, cherries, and whole grains to protect your digestion Consider cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and hummus, and fruit as your go-to snacks.
