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Nutrition in pancreatitis

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Nutrition in pancreatitis

The pancreas plays a major role in the proper functioning of the body supports the digestive tract by producing and secreting enzymes responsible for digesting proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and regulates blood glucose levels by releasing hormones insulin and glucagon.

Table of Contents

1. Pancreatitis definition and type

Pancreatitis is a disease in which the normal functioning of the pancreas is impaired due to an inflammatory condition. It can be acute or chronic. This determines both the course of the disease and the therapeutic treatment.

2. Pancreatitis Causes, symptoms and diagnosis

The most common causes of chronic pancreatitis include recurrent abdominal pain (especially after a meal and alcohol consumption), feelings of fullness, breathing and diarrhea. In advanced patients, when the pancreas is not functioning properly, there may also be a genetic basis, with the first symptoms occurring before the age of 20. Yes. Symptoms may include recurring abdomental pain (particularly after eating and drinking alcohol), feeling full, smoking, and dizziness.

3. Treatment for pancreatitis

Treatment of chronic pancreatitis at an early stage is based on a response to the symptoms with painkillers. In the course of the disease, complications may occur, e.g. enlargement or narrowing of the pancreatic ducts that require surgical or endoscopic treatment (tools are inserted into the digestive tract by women with openings in the skin).

4. Pancreatitis is a diet

Nutrition is an important aspect of treatment for both chronic and acute pancreatitis.

5. Diet in PZT

In the course of the disease, patients often develop malnutrition, which is associated with progressive pancreatic insufficiency, gastrointestinal disorders reducing appetite (pain, nausea, vomiting) and many cases of alcohol disease. Then a high-energy diet is recommended. In the past, a low-fat diet was also recommended; however, there is currently no indication to limit the ingredient. Data indicate that levels of 3033% of the total energy intake of the diet are well tolerated by patients achieving enzyme-activated dietary supplements. In this case, the use of fat supplementation is recommended, but it is not recommended to start using any of these enzymes.

6. The OZT diet

However, the hunger period should not be extended after the relief or remission of symptoms After the onset of the first symptoms, it is recommended to start the oral diet as soon as possible (if tolerated). The first meals given should be low-fat with a liquid or semi-liquid consistency, such as cough, nausea or vomiting. If they are acceptable, then the diet should be switched to full-fat dietary dietary products (if they are tolerated) When the dietary supplements are used for 24 hours, they should be used for the purpose of reducing the amount of fat and fat in the body.  If the diet is not adequate to meet the requirements of normal dietary requirements (e.g. for the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, obesity and obesity), and if there is a lack of blood sugar in the diet, they can only be used to reduce the fat content of the diet and other dietary fat intake.
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