Pancreatitis refers to a group of diseases that occur against the background of pancreatic inflammation. Very often pancreatitis happens after overeating. As a result of this disease, enzymes that must be released into the intestine accumulate in the pancreas and begin to destroy it. In such periods, especially during an exacerbation, it is very important to adhere to proper nutrition and observe a strict diet. This is how the treatment of this ailment passes.
Diet in case of exacerbation of pancreatitis
Of course, the diet for pancreatitis should be kept constantly. But very often we remember this only during periods of exacerbation. During acute pancreatitis, the patient has some disorders in the body:
- pain;
- is overweight;
- metabolic disorders;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases.
To avoid all this, you must adhere to proper nutrition.
The diet for acute pancreatitis is prescribed by specialists for one year .It is best for the patient to follow a balanced menu throughout life. But throughout the year, the digestive system and the entire body are cleaned and adjusted for a new job. And the pancreas goes through all the stages of recovery.
Nutrition in the acute period of the disease in the first three days is generally prohibited. At this time conditions are created for normally producing the necessary enzymes. It is very important to immerse the digestive system in conditions of maximum rest. During these three days in the patient with pancreatitis in an acute form, all metabolic processes are established.
Since food is not allowed for exacerbation of pancreatitis, the patient is allowed to consume a small amount of alkaline mineral water:
- Borjomi;
- Glade kvasovo;
- Luzhanskaya;
- Essentuki.
alkaline water suppresses the secretion of gastric juice , which allows the stomach to relax and relax from the stresses. On the fifth day, you can increase the dose of drinking and gently move to a sparing liquid food:
- liquid mashed potatoes without oil;
- oatmeal, wheat porridge without oil;
- green tea;
- decoction of rose hips.
Then it is allowed to include such products in the menu:
- dry bread( crackers);
- vegetable soups with vermicelli( but without cabbage);
- boiled veal chicken and rabbit;
- pasta and rice.
During periods of exacerbation and treatment of pancreatitis it is necessary to exclude raw vegetables, fruits, greens, smoked products, fatty and fried from the diet. Under the ban also fresh flour products, muffins, sweets. Carbonated drinks and alcohol only aggravate the whole situation, and the treatment will not bring the desired effect.
Diet for exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis
If an adult patient has worsened chronic pancreatitis, specialists prescribe a carbohydrate-protein diet. Fats should be limited to the maximum in use, as they exert a heavy load on the digestive tract, in particular the gallbladder and pancreas.
You can include a small amount of vegetable oil in the ration and menu. Thanks to this diet, with the elimination of fats, , the pancreatic wall of the is gradually restored. Very often against the background of pancreatitis develops diabetes. Therefore, if there is a suspicion of such a disease, exclude digestible carbohydrates:
- sugar;
- sweets;
- jam;
- breakfast cereals.
It is very important to improve immunity during this period. It is necessary to fill the deficiency of vitamins A, C, E and B. Adults and children with this disease need to minimize salt intake. About a month it is desirable to not use it at all during cooking.
It is important to strengthen the walls of blood vessels to reduce their permeability. This requires replenishing the calcium level in the body. Nutrition for acute pancreatitis in the chronic stage of implies the consumption of liquid and ground food .Food should be warm, without salt and spices. A few drops of vegetable oil are allowed. At the initial period of the diet are allowed:
- low-fat kefir;
- mashed vegetable soup without meat;
- liquid porridge on the water;
- low-fat cottage cheese;
- slightly boiled tea.
Such a menu for treatment should be observed for at least 15 days. Then the ration includes:
- egg whites;
- boiled or steamed meat and fish;
- white rusks.
Keep this diet for at least a week. When carbohydrate-protein diet is recommended to focus on individual products. So, one day try to eat mostly protein foods, the second day - carbohydrate. Also it is forbidden to eat fried dishes, salted and smoked .Not recommended and dairy products( sour cream, sour milk), pickled and canned food.
Both adults and children need to eat fractional if the chronic pancreatitis worsens. This means that the number of meals consumed must be up to six times, but in small portions.
How to eat after exacerbation of pancreatitis?
After all signs of acute pancreatitis subsided, and the pancreas function is restored, the diet needs to be continued further. The same strict diet is observed for at least a week or two. Otherwise, relapses will be repeated again and again, and temporary relief is only a period of remission.
All food, especially meat dishes, should be cooked in a double boiler or oven. Thus, the digestive system gets used to normal work. After acute pancreatitis for further treatment, you can use these products:
- White rusks;
- Vegetables;
- Macaroni;
- Oatmeal, rice, semolina;
- Vegetable oil( preferably olive oil);
- Cream soup;
- Jelly;
- Peeled and baked fruit;
- Dairy products;
- Compote, freshly squeezed juices, kissel;
- Dried fruits.
Be sure to pay attention to the still forbidden menu during the remission of pancreatitis:
- Fresh bakery products;
- Fatty meat and fish;
- Sausages, smoked products;
- Sour and marinated products;
- Fats of animal origin;
- Meat broth;
- Cabbage in any form;
- Ketchup, mayonnaise, sauces;
- Any sweets;
- Alcoholic drinks and carbonated water.
Sample menu during acute pancreatitis
For the treatment to be complete and not difficult, offer an approximate menu for a daily diet in the period of acute pancreatitis, both in adults and in children. Note that in the first days of acute manifestations of the disease, food is generally prohibited.
Monday
- Breakfast: cream soup, a glass of non-aerated alkaline mineral water;
- Snack: baked pear;
- Lunch: liquid potato mash, a glass of milk;
- Snack: oatmeal, weak green tea.
- dinner: pasta, chicken fillet, water.
Tuesday
- first breakfast: scrambled eggs from a pair of egg whites, decoction of rose hips;
- Second breakfast: baked apple;
- Lunch: rice porridge, milk;
- Snack: a glass of yogurt and crackers;
- Dinner: steamed fish, tea.
Wednesday
- Breakfast: boiled bacon, white bread, green tea;
- Snack: Low-fat natural yogurt;
- Lunch: vegetable soup ground, a glass of water;
- Snack: low-fat cottage cheese;
- Dinner: rice porridge, weak tea.
Thursday
- Breakfast: casserole from cottage cheese, tea;
- Snack: jelly, crackers;
- Lunch: soup-puree, green tea;
- Snack: compote, crackers;
- Dinner: buckwheat porridge, boiled rabbit meat, water.
Friday
- Breakfast: pudding from manga, green tea;
- Snack: jelly;
- Lunch: vegetable soup, steam cutlet from fish meat, compote.
- Snack: unsalted crackers, tea.
- Dinner: steamed steamed steak, vegetable puree, water.
