The pancreas is a lobed, elongated organ. The average length of the pancreas in an adult is from 14 to 21 centimeters, the width is about 3 centimeters. About the location of the body says the name itself, it is located behind the stomach in the retroperitoneal space.
This small gland plays one of the leading roles in digestion:
- it is the conductor of the blood of other organs for admission to the liver for purification;
- along the entire length of the gland goes to the virsung duct, which is sent to the duodenum. There he interacts with the bile duct.
On what part of the gland is affected, the external symptoms of the disease depend.
Functions of the body
The pancreas performs the following functions:
- production of enzymes for digestion. They allow you to digest proteins, fats and carbohydrates;
- neutralization of gastric acid and duodenal acid;
- is a hormonal or exocrine function.
If the operation of the pancreas is compromised, the food may not be completely cleaved.
As a result, the intestines suffer, the patient loses weight because of persistent diarrhea. The body does not get enough nutrition. If less hormones are produced, for example, insulin, then it threatens the development of diabetes mellitus because of improper metabolism.Causes and Symptoms of Pancreatitis
A disease such as pancreatitis is the most common pancreatic disease. This diagnosis is made with inflammation of the gland, it is quite serious. The causes that can lead to this ailment are:
- alcohol abuse;
- overweight;
- available concomitant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- heredity;
- food allergy;
- is an unhealthy diet with a predominance of fatty foods and some medications.
The main types of pancreatitis are divided into acute and chronic , for each course their symptoms. For example, in the presence of acute pancreatitis, the following symptoms are present:
- is a very severe pain that starts on the left side of the abdomen and spreads rapidly to the entire area. It is impossible to stop, the patient becomes better when he bends;
- first nausea, then vomiting;
- changes blood pressure;
- may cause a shock state.
Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis are not as bright and do not require urgent medical intervention. These include:
- nausea after eating;
- blunt pain, localized from the left in the lower back, or from the heart, mainly in the upper abdomen;
- bloating;
- periodic diarrhea.
Drug treatment for pancreatitis
When treating medications for spam removal, the following is prescribed:
- no-spawn or drotaverin;
- allochol;
- pancreatin.
Patients should follow a strict diet.
Folk remedies for the treatment of pancreatitis
In the case of acute pancreatitis, home treatment is not possible. In the chronic course of the disease, it is possible to use folk methods.
Positive effect can give grass. They can really improve digestion. But the decision to apply this or that herb is best discussed with the doctor. A good effect on pancreatitis is provided by the following herbs:
Nine-high plant growing in wild conditions. To prepare the broth you need 20 grams of elecampane, they need to be poured with a glass of boiled water and insist for about 40 minutes. For visible effect, apply infusion at least a month for half an hour before eating one tablespoon.
Wheat grass. Infusion of herbs should be prepared as follows: take 10 grams of cassowe and pour boiling water. On a water bath it is enough to insist for 20 minutes. Take before breakfast, lunch and dinner for half an hour on a tablespoon.
Chaga - birch mushroom. It helps not only with problems of the gland, but also regulates the work of other organs of the gastrointestinal tract. The ratio of boiling water and chaga to the preparation of infusion should be one to five. The water should be at a temperature of not more than 50 degrees. You need to insist for two weeks. Take small sips, regardless of the meal in the amount of three glasses.
Pharmacy fees
Herbs in the collections are more effective on the pancreas. Phyto-therapeutists of PFUR advise in pancreatitis to drink such infusions:
Decoction with chamomile
The following ingredients are needed for preparation:
- St. John's wort, herb-20 grams;
- mint, leaves - 10 grams;
- plantain-15 grams;
- wormwood - 10 grams;
- chamomile flowers - 20 grams;
- dried wheat - 5 grams;
- yarrow - 5 grams.
10 grams of mixed herbs require 200 ml of boiling water. To insist all half an hour, to take 1/2 cup for half an hour before meals.
Broth for the normalization of the gland secretion
The following plants will be required:
- anise ordinary;
- herb Purity;
- stigmas corn;
- three-color violet;
- of the mountaineer of a bird;St. John's wort
- .
All of 10 grams. Take one tablespoon of a mixture of herbs for one glass of boiling water. Insist half an hour. Take twenty minutes before eating a glass.
Efficiency of herbal medicine
Objectives that can be achieved with herbal treatments:
- cure for dysbiosis;
- reduction in dyspepsia, especially flatulence;
- reduction of spasms and anesthesia;
- regulate gland secretion;
- normalizes the production of gastric juice.
All functions of the body that did not work because of pancreatitis are restored.
Complete cure for pancreatitis is not possible. But you can achieve a stable remission and not experience pain.
