Pancreatitis is one of the diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by an inflammatory process in the pancreas. It can occur in acute and chronic form. When the first signs of an acute form appear, treatment of pancreatitis should be started 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 relationship. Pancreatitis can be triggered by malnutrition, namely the abuse of smoked, fatty, spicy foods, carbonated drinks. Ethyl alcohol has an even more destructive effect on the organ.
Symptoms
The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is severe pain, which is most often localized in the upper abdomen on the left side. The pain can be girdle or give in the back. The acute form is characterized by severe vomiting, bloating, fever, yellowness of the sclera and increased pain after eating. Acute pancreatitis occurs paroxysmally. Attacks can last several hours and even several days.
In chronic pancreatitis, there is a decrease in appetite, weight loss, pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, belching, bloating, increased pain from fatty foods and alcohol.
Pancreatitis Treatment
Acute treatment begins with hospitalization of the patient. The patient is prescribed bed rest and complete rest. With pancreatitis, complete starvation during the first three to four days is indicated. Drinking clean water is allowed in unlimited quantities. To reduce swelling, cold is applied to the abdomen. To relieve pain, painkillers are prescribed.
With the rapid development of the disease, the treatment of pancreatitis is surgical intervention.
Pancreatitis, which has become chronic, is considered incurable and requires constant diet. It is recommended to eat a little, but often - 6 times a day. It is necessary to include more proteins and vitamins in the diet, to limit the intake of fats and carbohydrates, especially sugar. It is necessary to exclude coarse fiber, carbonated drinks, canned food, alcohol, fried, spicy, smoked, pickled food. With pancreatitis, overeating is not allowed.
Pancreatitis treatment should be carried out only under the supervision of a physician. Comprehensive treatment is aimed at preventing further destruction of the pancreas. In addition to the diet, vitamins and pancreatic enzymes are prescribed. It is recommended to treat existing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and diabetes.
Herbal treatment
Traditional medicine offers the treatment of pancreatitis with herbs and medicinal plants. It should be remembered that self-medication can harm health, so the use of alternative methods is necessary only with the permission of the doctor.
Viburnum berries are used to treat the disease. The fruits are poured with a little warm boiled water, knead and add honey. All servings are taken immediately. A tablespoon of berries requires a glass of water and a teaspoon of honey. The drink should be prepared three times a day and drunk only freshly prepared. This tool relieves pain and cramping.
With pancreatitis, it has long been used a simple available remedy - tea with mint and honey. The action of the drink is based on the weak cholagogue property of mint and the ability to remove enzymes from the pancreas. A teaspoon of mint is poured with a glass of boiling water, insisted, added natural honey and drunk twice a day.
It is useful to drink the juice of sauerkraut with pancreatitis, which contains the substance that is part of the Pancreatin preparation.
Treatment of chronic pancreatitis with folk remedies can be only part of the complex therapy prescribed in a medical institution.