The pancreas is an organ of the gastrointestinal tract that is involved in endocrine (insulin) and exocrine (enzymes) secretions. Violations of the regime and the quality of nutrition lead to irreversible damage to the functions of the pancreas, which is significantly reflected in the quality of its work. Therefore, you need to know what not to eat with pancreatitis in order to avoid inflammation of the organ.
What is pancreatitis and how dangerous is it?
Chronic pancreatitis with impaired enzymatic function of the gland is a chronic, progressive sluggish disease that manifests itself in abdominal pain, digestive and nutrient absorption disorders.
Causes of the disease:
- eating disorder;
- Eating fatty foods, as well as foods that should not be eaten with pancreatitis;
- alcohol abuse;
- Eat lots of sugar and flour products.
And also other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - gastric ulcer, gastritis, gastroduodenitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis.
Constant violation of diet, as well as the use of foods that are difficult for the stomach, lead to a violation of the secretion of enzymes by the pancreas. Inflammation occurs in the tissues of the gland, followed by hardening of the ducts. Over time, the body cannot produce enough enzymes to digest food. All of this affects the quality of digestion - undigested fibers appear in the feces, flatulence occurs in the intestines due to fermentation processes, the absorption of the necessary substances and vitamins is impaired.
Signs of worsening chronic pancreatitis
Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis:
- Shingles in the abdomen;
- nausea and vomiting;
- weight loss;
- Stool disorder in the form of diarrhea or constipation.
In addition, pancreatitis can have such manifestations - general weakness, hiccups, flatulence, dry skin, symptoms of vitamin deficiency.
Diet for pancreatic pancreatitis during an exacerbation
The main task of the diet in pancreatic pancreatitis is to develop a frugal diet and select one that will reduce the load on the pancreas. Products that increase the acidity in the stomach and stimulate the secretion of enzymes by the pancreas are excluded from the diet. Therefore, every patient needs to know what to eat with chronic pancreatitis.
In the period of exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, complete hunger is prescribed for 2-3 days until symptoms subside. During this time you cannot eat, not even dietary foods. The patient is allowed to drink if there are symptoms of thirst. Treatment is complemented by bed rest and complete rest. Cold on the stomach.
A few days after the symptoms of worsening chronic pancreatitis have subsided, food is given according to a specially developed diet. In medical practice this is table number 5.
The food should be slightly warm. Avoid hot and cold food temperatures.
Cancellation of products
What should not be included in the diet in the case of pancreatic pancreatitis:
- It is categorically contraindicated to eat fatty meat - pork, chicken skin;
- Strong broths (fish and meat) are excluded from the diet as they have a sokogonny (fermentative) effect and cause stomach pain.
- Legumes and cabbage are not allowed - they are not only rich in coarse fibers, but also cause increased gas formation.
- All carbonated drinks;
- Smoked, fried or grilled food;
- Coffee, strong tea, chocolate and cocoa products should be kept to a minimum.
- Turn off all types of alcohol and fresh bread.
- ice cream for pancreatitis should be limited;
- exclude spices - onions, garlic, paprika;
- Hard-boiled eggs;
- mushrooms in any form;
- The fatty types of fish are excluded - saury, mackerel, eel, sabrefish, ivasi, Caspian sprat, silver carp, notothenia, sturgeon.
What should not be eaten with pancreatitis are sweets, cakes and sweet tea, as the high sugar content in the intestines causes fermentation and gas.
In addition, with an exacerbation of pancreatitis, additional drug treatment is prescribed, which may include the following groups of drugs: proton pump inhibitors (reducing gastric secretion), enzymatic drugs, adsorbents, anticonvulsants, pain relievers.
Menu for exacerbation of pancreatitis of the pancreas
Diet development
The menu contains the following foods, the use of which provides the body with the necessary nutrients but does not irritate the pancreas. Food is steamed or cooked and shouldn't contain raw vegetables or fruits.
Soups should be in water or low-fat meat broth (fish broth). Best slimy or grated. Under no circumstances should they be fried in soups. Porridge must be boiled in water or milk halved with water.
The menu should contain meat and fish. But no fat varieties. The most dietary fish is cod, which contains 1. 4% fat. Such fish are quickly digested by the gastrointestinal tract and are easily digested. Does not cause strong stimulation of the enzymatic function of the pancreas, so it is considered optimal for pancreatitis.
Rabbit, turkey, fillet of beef or chicken breast are preferred for meat. Steamed meat products, baked or boiled with vegetables. You can cook meatballs or half vegetable cutlets.
The menu contains the following foods:
- steamed, boiled or steamed vegetables;
- "yesterday's" bread;
- baked fruits (apples);
- low-fat lactic acid foods;
- drinks - compote, jelly, weak tea;
- lean meat - chicken breast, turkey, beef and veal fillet, rabbit;
- low-fat sea fish - pollock, blue whiting, hake, flounder, roach, cod;
- Lean river fish - bream, perch, pike, pike perch, crucian carp, tench.
The last meal should be at least 2-3 hours before bedtime. For a snack before bedtime, cookies and compotes or jelly are preferred.
Menu design
Sample menu for a day with chronic pancreatitis. Products that cannot be consumed in the case of pancreatic diseases are switched off and a diet that is as gentle as possible for the body is chosen.
- Breakfast:Steamed omelette, porridge cooked in milk (buckwheat, rice or other), half and half with water and weak tea. Option: semolina porridge without oil, dried fruit compote with biscuits;
- Second breakfast (lunch):low-fat cottage cheese approx. 100 g, jelly or compote. Option: baked apple or quark casserole;
- Lunch:vegetarian soup, boiled chicken breast and dried fruit compote. Option: no-fry soup, steamed meatloaf, rosehip broth;
- Snack:Baked apples or crackers with boiled rose hip. Option: a glass of low-fat kefir;
- Dinner:Vegetable puree (potatoes, zucchini, carrots), steamed schnitzel, herbal tea. Option: porridge in milk, boiled chicken breast, jelly;
- Evening snack:a glass of low-fat kefir or fermented baked milk or fruit jelly. Option: rose hip boil.
When asked whether ice cream can be used for pancreatitis - the answer can be given - limit the use of fatty and very sweet ice cream. You can only include ice cream in the diet, no more than half a pack and without additives (chocolate, nuts, condensed milk).
patient memo
Every patient should know the rules of eating and what not to eat if they have pancreatitis.
Note the recommendations:
- Meals should be fractionated, ie in small portions up to 5-6 times a day.
- You stick to the diet for at least half a year, although the patient ultimately has to stick to such a diet for his entire life.
- Food should be high in calories as needed.
- Don't eat foods from the list above that you shouldn't eat if you have pancreatic disease.
- Overeating is not allowed.
- Is it possible with pancreatitis ice cream - limited use of low-fat ice cream.
In addition, timely treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract is necessary to prevent complications and reduce the number of exacerbations of the disease.