Pancreatitis is an inflammatory process in the pancreas. The bile outflow is disrupted, resulting in glandular enzymes not reaching the duodenum and remaining in it. The pancreas begins to gradually disintegrate, threatening even death.
Every year more and more people are diagnosed with this type of disease. The pathology occurs even in adults. There are many reasons for the development of pancreatitis, alcohol abuse, excess weight, gallstone disease. Therefore, it is very important to follow a diet during the disease.
Importance of enzymes in digestion
Normal food digestion requires pancreatic juice produced by the pancreas. In addition, the juice protects hydrochloric acid from harmful effects. It contains enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats. If this does not happen, then most of the food taken does not give any benefit to the body.
juice contains 4 enzymes. They are divided into 3 stages, which are activated in the first 30-60 minutes after eating. Then there is a gradual decrease in activity and literally everything returns to the initial level in 3-4 hours. If there are problems with the pancreas, then the activation of enzymes occurs too early, resulting in an inflammatory process or pancreatitis.
Fatty foods, consequences of abuse
Fats are found in all foods, even fruits, albeit in minimal amounts. But most of the fat contains bacon and pork fat. For example, 70 grams of fat covers the daily dose of fat that the body needs per day. It is obvious that no one person is limited to just a few pieces of bacon a day.
Some products have hidden surprises. For example, sausage "Doctor" contains 40% fat, although it is considered dietary. These products include popcorn, sauces, yogurts and comfort foods.
Nutritionists recommend consuming no more than 1 g of fat per 1 kg of body weight. If the norm is not observed, then obesity begins, which adversely affects absolutely all human organs, including the pancreas. Scientists have also found that fatty foods stimulate the pleasure center of the brain, as a result, even if a person stops consuming fat, he will not be able to get the usual food intake.
Ways to escape from pain
Pancreatitis is accompanied by pain in the hypochondrium. It starts after eating. This can be accompanied by weakness, itching, nausea and even bowel movements. The first step, if an attack has started, is to take antispasmodic medications if you know which one. If the attack is severe, then it is better to call a doctor.
After two days it is best to rest in bed for 2 days. Ice can be used on the hypochondrium. You should not eat until the attack is over, you should only drink water that should be warm.
If there is vomiting, it is better to vomit, it will immediately cool down. It is best to breathe shallowly, holding your breath periodically.
How long does the diet last during pancreatitis
Diet does not have a clear timing for pancreatitis. It all depends on the patient's condition, how fast his recovery takes place. In the chronic form, a person usually needs to carefully control their diet for at least 1. 5 years.
Approved Products
In order not to damage the pancreas and perform its functions faster, the following foods should be included in the diet:
- soups with noodles and vegetables;
- yesterday's bread;
- baked or cooked fish;
- Steamed meat, rolls, mashed potatoes, pate and cutlets;
- croutons;
- stewed and baked vegetables;
- Dairy and fermented milk products but low in fat;
- cereals;
- omelet;
- Pasta;
- a small amount of butter and vegetable oil;
- Baked unsweetened fruit;
- jelly;
- Jelly and compotes.
However, such a limited set of products will not always be in the diet; Gradually, as you improve, the number of products expands.
Limited or partially restricted products
Wow, but the list of banned foods for this type of disease is quite impressive. Incorrect consumption:
- Cabbage;
- Okroshka;
- jams;
- Broth based on meat, fish and mushrooms.
- beets;
- margarine;
- canned food;
- fatty meats and fish;
- By-products;
- sausages;
- any fried food;
- fat;
- apple;
- boiled eggs;
- caviar;
- legumes;
- Barley, corn and millet porridge;
- Prohibited vegetables that cause flatulence and contain large dietary fiber such as radish and cabbage;
- chocolate;
- Fresh baked goods and bread;
- spicy dishes;
- Citrus fruits.
You can not drink coffee, cocoa, strong tea. It is undesirable to drink juices. Carbonated drinks are strictly forbidden
Diet for chronic pancreatitis
In the presence of pancreatitis, the goal of dietary nutrition is to ease the inflammatory process and restore normal glandular function. In the chronic form, food should enter the body every 2-3 hours. You need to drink a lot of water, up to 3 liters. Before eating, it is recommended to drink a glass of warm clean water without gas for about 20 minutes.
It is not allowed to use alcohol. You need to reduce the amount of sugar and salt in your diet to a minimum. You can not overeat and wash snacks. It is best to grind all products thoroughly. Dishes should be at room temperature.
Diet for acute pancreatitis
After 2-3 days of fasting should follow a light diet. The menu can be structured as follows:
- Weak tea without sugar enters within 3 days after relieving the symptoms of the attack;
- On the 5th day, you can already eat carrot or potato puree;
- Fish is allowed from the 7th day, but not fried and not seafood;
- Milk and cottage cheese puddings enter from the 10th day.
It is allowed to eat light soups and beef from 7-10 days. However, they are conducted with caution, depending on the state of health. If unpleasant symptoms appear after their use, then they are immediately removed from the diet.
Many doctors recommend drinking oatmeal jelly for 3 or 4 days. It has a low calorie content, but at the same time it is very satisfying. Drinking allows you to normalize feces and get rid of toxins.
Diet for pancreatitis in children
In fact, the diagnosis of pancreatitis is very rare in childhood. But more often you may encounter "reactive pancreatitis". These are temporary problems of the pancreas associated with poor nutrition.
The problem usually resolves in just a few weeks. However, during this period you will have to maintain a strict diet of the baby.
Any product that contains chemical additives, flavors, dyes is shown unequivocally. Do not travel to public catering establishments and harmful fast food outlets.
In addition, fermented and salty foods, broth, natural sausages, pies, cakes and even ice cream are allowed. But they should not be familiar to the child and they can be used after the symptoms of "reactive pancreatitis" have disappeared.
Therapeutic Diet Table 5 n Product List
This diet is recommended for chronic pancreatitis, gout, cholecystitis and a number of other diseases. The main purpose of diet number 5p is to restore the normal functioning of the pancreas, liver and gallbladder.
Table 5p offers a rational approach to the amount of protein and carbohydrates. However, fats are almost completely reduced to zero. The menu should not contain products that contain cholesterol, oxalic acid, purines, essential oils, fats. Salt also reduces the amount.
It is recommended to drink warm water on an empty stomach. Food should be well cut, eat in small portions. There is no alcohol. You should eat an average of 5 times throughout the day.
The energy value of the menu should not exceed 2800 kcal. Drug therapy should not be discontinued during the diet.
Pancreatitis Treatment Diet Menu for a Week
You can create a weekly menu as follows:
Monday
| Breakfast | Omelette and black bread, cup of tea |
| snacks | Cheese and biscuits |
| Lunch | Stewed zucchini and buckwheat porridge |
| snacks | crushed apples |
| Dinner | oatmeal, carrot puree |
Tuesday
| Breakfast | Grated low-fat cheese, tea |
| snacks | Fruit Jelly |
| Lunch | Vegetable soup, bread, cooked beef |
| snacks | Carrot puree |
| Dinner | boiled chicken, vegetable crust |
Wednesday
| Breakfast | low-fat yogurt and apples |
| snacks | A few cottage cheese |
| Lunch | soup-puree, boiled chrysanthemum carp |
| snacks | Croutons, dried apricots |
| Dinner | Rice and cottage cheese pudding, baked meat |
Thursday
| Breakfast | omelet, a slice of bread |
| snacks | Raisins |
| Lunch | Green bean chicken, chicken onion |
| snacks | Baked apples |
| Dinner | Steamed rice and chicken |
Friday
| Breakfast | Pumpkin puree |
| snacks | Dried apricots |
| Lunch | Lightly juicy, boiled fish |
| snacks | Baked Fruit Choice |
| Dinner | boiler |
Saturday
| Breakfast | bread, omelet |
| snacks | Cottage cheese |
| Lunch | Lentil soup, cooked beef |
| snacks | Fruit Jelly |
| Dinner | Buckwheat porridge, boiled chicken |
Sunday
| Breakfast | Boiled beets, croutons |
| snacks | Baked pumpkin, not pasta with sauce |
| Lunch | Boiled potatoes, beef |
| snacks | oatmeal jelly |
| Dinner | Rice pudding, chicken |
You can drink a glass of kefir before going to bed. Sweet teeth can even have some dairy sweets.
Always follow your doctor's advice carefully. Even after discharge from the hospital it is essential to follow a diet for a set period of time to improve one’s own quality of life, to prevent recurrence. And to prevent the development of the disease, you should follow your own diet from an early age.