The pancreas, according to experts, is one of the main glands in the body of every person. So, it performs really important functions, so necessary for normal life. First, it is engaged in the sequential production of digestive enzymes, and then releases them into the duodenum. Secondly, it ensures the production of the hormone insulin, which plays a direct role in the metabolism of all substances in the body (proteins, carbohydrates and fats). However, today an increasing number of patients suffer from problems with this important organ. How is pancreas treated? This is exactly what we will cover in this article.
General information
According to experts, pancreatic diseases consistently develop as a result of overeating, various kinds of ailmentsstomach, liver. In addition, an unhe althy lifestyle, frequent stress, the use of alcoholic products - all this also negatively affects such an important organ in our body.
Symptoms
Before we turn to the question of how modern specialists treat the pancreas, let's look at the primary symptoms that occur most often in patients. So, patients, as a rule, complain of discomfort and pain in the area of the right hypochondrium. Note that they can give to the right shoulder blade and even to the shoulder. In addition, patients usually have a slight increase in body temperature, nausea and vomiting, and heartburn. As for the last symptoms, they already clearly indicate that negative changes in the pancreas are taking place. In this case, it is recommended to immediately seek the advice of a specialist. Only a qualified doctor can prescribe proper treatment.
Diagnosis of the pancreas
When all the above symptoms appear, the doctor must necessarily examine the patient and prescribe a number of additional tests. As a rule, this is a general analysis of blood and urine. In addition, x-rays and ultrasound may be required. These tests allow you to correctly determine the clinical picture of the disease.
How is the pancreas treated with medication?
Of course, modern medicine most often resorts to drug therapy. Specifically, in this case, drugs are prescribed"Almagel" and "Phospholugel" to suppress increased secretion. In case of enzyme deficiency, Pancreatin, Creon and Mezim-forte are prescribed. To lower the acidity of the produced gastric juice, the drug "Omez" or "Ranitidine" is prescribed. Note that all these drugs are quite strong remedies. That is why treatment should be prescribed exclusively by a doctor, based on the stage of the disease and other individual characteristics of the patient.
Traditional medicine
How do those who do not trust traditional medicine treat the pancreas? Of course, with the help of the recipes of our grandmothers. For example, a very popular remedy is jelly from sprouted oats. To do this, you need to soak cereals for a day. After the oats germinate, you should carefully grind it to the consistency of flour, mix with ordinary water and boil. The resulting infusion should be left in a warm place for 20 minutes, and then consumed one glass a day. Another popular option is an infusion of wormwood and iris. It is necessary to take these herbs in equal proportions, grind them. It is enough to take one spoonful of the dry mixture, pour one glass of boiling water, insist. After that, it is recommended to drink half a glass approximately 3-4 times a day.
