Hello Lean,
Thank you for your interesting question.
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, the large
gland located behind the stomach and next to the gallbladder. The
disease affects approximately 50,000 to 80,000 individuals in the
United States each year. It’s characterized by gradual or sudden
severe pain in the center part of the abdomen that may radiate to the
back. The chief causes of acute pancreatitis in adults are
gallstones, other biliary (related to the gallbladder) disease, and
alcohol use.
“Patients usually recover fully from acute pancreatitis and do not
experience recurrence if the cause is removed. Alcohol consumption
should be eliminated even if it is not the determined cause of the
disease. Smoking, which stresses the body's defenses against
inflammation, should be stopped. A trial and error approach to
specific foods is usually indicated. Patients often find high-fat
foods difficult to digest.”
Pancreas Foundation Website
http://www.pancreasfoundation.org/acutepancreatitis.html
Your doctor will likely give you dietary guidelines to follow in order
to reduce the amount of fat you eat, since your body has trouble
digesting these substances. An important part of your daily care is
your diet.
There are some steps you can take to prevent acute pancreatitis from
occurring again:
“1. - Eat a low-fat diet of about 30 grams of fat.”
“2. - Eat foods low in fat and high in carbohydrates and protein to
decrease the work load of your pancreas.”
“3. - Avoid eating rich fatty foods to reduce your chance of another
attack.”
“4. - Eat small frequent meals rather than large meals that tend to
make your symptoms worse.”
“5. - If your blood glucose has been high, you may need to avoid
concentrated sweets.”
“6. - Limit the amount of caffeine and spicy and gas-forming foods
that you eat. These foods stimulate the pancreas.”
“7. - Alcohol and nicotine should be avoided completely. Even a small
amount of alcohol can cause an attack. Nicotine stimulates the
pancreas. All tobacco products have nicotine, so you should quit
smoking or chewing tobacco.”
Source: Ohio State University Medical Center Website
http://216.239.35.100/search?q=cache:9_k98JRUxUAC:www.acs.ohio-state.edu/units/osuhosp/patedu/homedocs.pdf/dis-cond.pdf/gastro.pdf/acutepan.pdf+foods+to+avoid++in+acute+pancreatitis&hl=es&ie=UTF-8
WHAT CAN I EAT?
“For a few weeks after an attack of acute pancreatitis you should eat
at regular intervals. It is usually better to take four or five snacks
a day than a full meal. If you have gallstones, and for some reason
your gall bladder has not been removed, avoid fatty foods such as
butter, eggs, fried foods, sausages and bacon. Following removal of
your gall bladder you are free to eat anything you wish.”
The University of Liverpool
http://www.liv.ac.uk/surgery/acute2.html
Nutrition
Someone who already has pancreatitis is more likely to develop
deficiencies of the following nutrients:
Magnesium – particularly in the case of chronic alcoholism
Methionine
Selenium
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
“Some studies do suggest that taking these nutrients mentioned,
particularly the latter five each of which has antioxidant properties,
can reduce the pain from which people with pancreatitis suffer and
recover more readily from the condition. Other potentially valuable
supplements to take include:”
“- Vitamin B12; levels may be low with pancreatitis; works best in
this case if given by injection.”
“- Soybeans; extracts of soybeans known as polyunsaturated
phosphatidylcholines (PCs) work as antioxidants and have demonstrated
prevention of damage to the pancreas in animal studies.”
Novartis Foundation for Gerontology
http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsConditions/Pancreatitiscc.html
Herbs
“Emblica officinalis (Indian gooseberry) is a traditional Ayurvedic
medicinal plant used to treat pancreatic disorders. It is the richest
natural source of vitamin C. Animal studies further suggest that this
herb can be used to prevent development of pancreatitis.”
“Individual case reports suggest that traditional Chinese medicines
are effective for the prevention and treatment of pancreatitis
including the following which are also used commonly as both Western
and Ayurvedic treatments of gastrointestinal disorders:”
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Ginger root (Zingiber officinale)
Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng),
Peony root(Paeonia officinalis)
Cinnamon Chinese bark (Cinnamomum verum)
“Animal studies further suggest the value of using these herbs in
combination along with the following herbs:”
Bupleurum (Bupleri falcatum L)
Pinelliae tuber (Pinelliae ternata)
Chinese skullcap (Scutellariae baicalensis)
Jujube (Zizyphi jujuba)
“To determine the regimen for each individual, it is best to see a
skilled herbalist or licensed and certified practitioner of
traditional Chinese medicine, particularly because these herbs often
work best in combination.”
Source: Novartis Foundation for Gerontology
http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsConditions/Pancreatitiscc.html
Information presented in Healthnotes Online describes food alergies
relating to acute pancreatitis.
“A few preliminary reports suggest that food allergy may cause some
cases of acute pancreatitis. Food allergies identified in these cases
included beef, milk, potato, eggs, fish and fish eggs, and kiwi fruit.
There are very few controlled trials of antioxidant supplementation
for patients with pancreatitis.
“One small controlled study of acute pancreatitis patients found that
sodium selenite at a dose of 500 micrograms (mcg) daily resulted in
decreased levels of a marker of free radical activity, and no patient
deaths occurred. In a small double-blind trial including recurrent
acute and chronic pancreatitis patients, supplements providing daily
doses of 600 mcg selenium, 9,000 IU beta-carotene, 540 mg vitamin C,
270 IU vitamin E, and 2,000 mg methionine significantly reduced pain,
normalized several blood measures of antioxidant levels and free
radical activity, and prevented acute recurrences of pancreatitis.
These researchers later reported that continuing antioxidant treatment
in these patients for up to five years or more significantly reduced
the total number of days spent in the hospital and resulted in 78% of
patients becoming pain-free and 88% returning to work.”
Source: Healthnotes Website
http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Concern/Pancreatic_Insufficiency.htm
Additional information that may interest you:
Following an attack of acute pancreatitis, patients are sometimes
given dietary guidelines to reduce the amount of fat in their diet.
Read about "Low Fat Food Tips" here:
Catholic Health System
http://www.stayinginshape.com/3chsbuffalo/libv/h02.shtml
Acute Pancreatitis: Your Questions Answered
http://www.limit.ac.uk/pancreas/acute.htm#AGAIN
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Best Regards,
Bobbie7-ga
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