Chronic pancreatitis in the acute stage is, as a rule, the consequences of acute pancreatitis not cured in time. It must be said that the gradation from the stage of acute relapse to the chronic is rather arbitrary.
Exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis: symptoms
Usually exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis is not accompanied by such severe pain as the acute form of the disease - they appear paroxysmal. The appearance of pain can provoke alcohol abuse or a violation of the prescribed diet. Indigestion may appear in the form of diarrhea, alternating with constipation, nausea, heaviness in the epigastric region. Exacerbation does not require surgical intervention, however, it certainly needs treatment. The pancreas produces most of the enzymes needed to digest food, and long-term malfunction of the pancreas leads to serious indigestion.
Chronic pancreatitis: exacerbation can be prevented
A special role in the prevention of exacerbationsplays the ordering of the patient's life: labor activity should alternate with good rest. Stress, worries and worries must be minimized - they only contribute to the emergence of problems in the work of the digestive organs. The patient needs outdoor recreation, good rest during the work process, periodic spa treatment. The latter is especially indicated for those suffering from mild to moderate chronic forms when they are in complete or incomplete remission. The severe form is contraindicated for the sanatorium treatment of a disease such as chronic pancreatitis. Exacerbation in the conditions of the resort is also not treated. It is important to undergo a timely examination by a gastroenterologist - at least four times a year.
Chronic pancreatitis: exacerbation requires special nutrition
During this period, the diet should be sparing both mechanically and chemically. The first two days require complete rest. You can use mineral water without gas such as "Borjomi" or "Slavyanovskaya". It is good to drink a weak and unsweetened rosehip broth. If by the third day you feel better, you can eat: mucous soups, pureed liquid cereals, vegetable puree, jelly (fruit and milk). No solid food - only liquid and semi-liquid, boiled or steamed, pureed. After a week or two, you can switch to solid food.
Chronic pancreatitis: exacerbation and treatment
It is highly recommended when the disease worsenshospitalization. In addition to the diet discussed above, as a rule, drug treatment is prescribed to eliminate pain. After the pain stops, the doctor, if necessary, prescribes drugs to suppress gastric secretion, sometimes a general antibiotic. It is important to remember that exacerbations can be avoided by following a diet and completely eliminating the use of alcoholic beverages.
