Chronic pancreatitis: diet during exacerbation and after

This ailment is defined as a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs in the pancreas. Adult men most often suffer from this disease, but sometimes it occurs in women and even in children. Pancreatitis develops due to the fact that the pancreas ceases to produce and secrete the necessary enzymes and hormones. Due to such a failure, a digestive disturbance occurs. The disease proceeds in two modes: exacerbation and remission.

Causes of pathology

Most often, the disease is found in people who:

• often drink alcohol. More than 50% of men suffering from pancreatitis abused strong drinks;
• suffer from cholecystitis and dyskinesia (diseases of the biliary system). Such ailments are most characteristic of "female" pancreatitis.
• do not adhere to a balanced diet (the diet contains a lot of fatty and spicy foods);
• suffer from a hereditary predisposition (congenital metabolic disorder);
• toxic drugs or antibiotics have been taken for a long time (e.g. tetracycline or furosemide);
• suffer from high blood fats.

Also, this disease can develop against the background of inflammation of the gallbladder, stomach ulcers and venous stasis.

How is the disease manifested?

When chronic pancreatitis occurs, patients suffer from:

• Moderately pressing or burning pain in the left side, which gives back.
• Increased salivation, nausea, vomiting, bloating and diarrhea.
• Dramatic weight loss.
• Dry skin and brittle nails.
• Endocrine insufficiency.
• Increased gas formation.

The period of exacerbation of the disease

The patient begins to experience all the symptoms of acute pancreatitis. During this period, the patient suffers from severe girdle pain in the abdomen. At the same time, many complain of pain in the lower ribs and shoulder blades.

After 1-3 days, the pain gradually subsides and completely disappears after a week.

The main sign of exacerbation is frequent vomiting. Also during this period, tachycardia may periodically occur, which manifests itself due to intoxication of the body.

To get rid of unpleasant symptoms (in the treatment and exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis), diet and refusal of some products are recommended first. The fact is that during this period absolutely any irritant can lead to even more severe pain. Therefore, you need to carefully monitor your diet.

Exacerbation Diet

During the acute manifestation of pancreatitis, it is necessary to provide the body (in particular the pancreas) with peace.

The first 3 days it is recommended to refrain from any food. You can drink only alkaline water (for example, Polyana Kvasova). If the patient begins to experience dizziness, then it is possible to maintain the body in tone due to the internal administration of a glucose solution.

After 3 days, with exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, the diet can be expanded to include boiled or steamed food in the diet. Eating too hot or cold dishes is prohibited. You need to eat food in very small portions 6 times a day. At the same time, it is better to grate all products or chew them very carefully.

On the 6-7th day of the diet, with exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, you can start drinking weak tea and a rosehip decoction. It is also recommended to cook mashed potatoes in water, fish (low-fat varieties), chicken and veal. All meat is steamed. In addition, you can afford white bread crumbs cooked in the oven without spices. The diet is allowed to include cereals (everything except millet), jelly, kefir and liquid soups.

On the 8-9th day with chronic pancreatitis during the period of exacerbation, the diet can be expanded by adding carrot puree and protein omelette to the menu . However, it should be borne in mind that milk in its pure form is not recommended. As a dessert, you can cook a baked apple or just grate it.

Before making a menu, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

Also, a diet in the stage of exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis may include the following products:

• pasta;
• vegetable oil;
• vegetable soups and mashed potatoes;
• egg whites;
• baked and boiled fruits (must be peeled);
• non-acidic compotes;
• freshly squeezed juice, diluted in half with boiled water;
• ground dried fruits.

When the first “wave” of exacerbation subsides, more satisfying meals can be included in the diet during exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis.

Potato Balls with Chicken

To prepare you will need:

1. Boil the chicken breast, cool it and pass through a meat grinder or blender.
2. Grind 1 carrot, onion and add the resulting gruel to the chicken.
3. Boil mashed potatoes. You can add quite a bit of milk.
4. Roll the mashed potatoes on the table and divide it into circles (as when preparing cookies from dough), in each of which you need to put a little mincemeat.
5. Blind balls and lay their freezer for 35 minutes.
6. After they harden, it is necessary to place them in a double boiler or in an oven warmed up to 220 degrees. If an oven is used, then the baking sheet can be greased with a small amount of vegetable oil.
7. Wait 10-15 minutes.
8. Remove the baked balls and sprinkle with herbs.

Also, during a diet with exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis in adults, you can cook a variety of side dishes. For example, on cereals.

Pearl barbecue

This dish is prepared as follows:

1. Pour 0.5 liters of water into pearl barley (half a glass), then cook porridge over low heat for 45 minutes.
2. Remove excess water and add a little olive oil to the barley.
3. Let the porridge stand for 5-7 minutes.
4. Finely chop the medium-sized onion and season it with a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
5. Grate carrots, finely chop the tomato and simmer the vegetables for about 10 minutes.
6. Pass the barley porridge through the blender.
7. Add vegetables and mix.
8. Let stand 5 minutes.

Homemade sausage

During a diet with exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, you can cook a very tasty snack. To do this, you must:

1. Chop the chicken breast (about 700 g) and grind it in a meat grinder.
2. Add 3 protein, salt to taste and some greens to the minced meat.
3. Pour into a slurry 300 ml of sour cream and mix well.
4. Put the minced meat on cling film and roll the sausage.
5. Boil water in a large saucepan.
6. Put cooked sausage in a container and crush it with a small saucer.
7. Cook over low heat for at least an hour.
8. Remove the film and put the sausage in the refrigerator.

Beef with vegetables

Another dish that is recommended during a diet for exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis and cholecystitis is prepared as follows:

1. Cut 500 g of raw beef into small pieces.
2. Add salt to taste.
3. Coat the bottom of the steam basket with vegetable oil.
4. Put the beef in a thin layer.
5. Cook in a double boiler for at least an hour.
6. Peel the roots of celery and parsley (1 each), rinse them in cold water and cut into small pieces.
7. Dip 400 g of cauliflower for 2-3 minutes in salted water and take it apart for inflorescences.
8. Place all vegetable crops on the meat and turn on the double boiler for another 40 minutes.

What can not be eaten with exacerbations

During the diet and treatment of exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, you must completely abandon:

• pork, lard and lamb;
• beans, spinach, mushrooms, radishes;
• eggs
• bananas, dates, grapes and figs;
• oily and salted fish;
• chocolate, jam, ice cream;
• shop sausages, sausages, sausages;
• any baking;

• animal fat;
• smoked meats and fried foods;
• peas, beans, lentils;
• hard cheeses;
• white cabbage;
• pickled foods;
• oily sour cream and cream;
• fast food;
• mayonnaise and any sauces;
• fatty broths;
• Cocoa, sodas and coffee.

Food should not be spicy or acidic. Any spices are prohibited.

In addition, it is worth saying a few words about alcohol.

Can I drink alcohol

Since the love of strong alcoholic drinks most often causes chronic pancreatitis, they must be completely excluded from the diet. Any alcohol is toxic even to a healthy stomach. If a person suffers from pancreatitis, then alcohol in any quantity will be rejected by the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. The fact is that, unlike the liver, in the digestive tract there are no enzymes that can break down alcoholic beverages.

If a person suffering from chronic pancreatitis drinks a lot of alcohol and season it with a large portion of a fried snack, then with a high probability he will have an attack of exacerbation of the disease. Therefore, do not risk it. It is better to completely exclude the intake of even low-alcohol drinks.

It is worth considering that after exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, the diet does not stop, but lasts at least another 1 year. This time is necessary in order for the digestive system to recover and begin to function normally. Therefore, you need to exclude any strain on the stomach.

If the patient neglects the doctor’s recommendations, such exacerbation attacks will begin to recur with an enviable frequency. Therefore, it is better to purchase a double boiler, try to cook only wholesome food, and completely eliminate all food products that were listed above.