Pancreatitis diet enzymes
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I have had what my gastroenterologist calls mild pancreatitis several times in the last few years. What can I do to prevent the pancreatitis from re-occurring? Is there a specific diet? My doctor just says, "bed rest, lots of fluids, a light diet." I'm not sure what "a light diet" means. Since I already eat light (6 VERY small meals a day - due to my many intestinal surgeries), I don't know what more I can do.
said when the pancreas stop producing this enzymes she still going to experience pancreatitis, Is this possible? Then Dr. said..She should be taking pancreatic enzymes en each meal to minimize the possibilities of develops pancreatitis. I thought in the past having elevated levels of these enzymes (Amylase & Lipase) is an accurate and the only diagnostic for pancreatitis. Now I am so confuse..... No one in the past told me with the use of pancreatic enzymes she could prevent a pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis can be chronic meaning it does not go away or acute meaning it stays for a few days and leaves. You can be chronic and have flares of AP. Chronic patients must take enzymes to help digest their food. They often have oily stools that float. Did they tell you that you have CP? If so you should try to figure out the cause. Some get it from high tryglicerides, cystitc fibrosis, drinking genetics or just idiopathic ( no cause).
She thought she had the flu for over two weeks, she went to the ER and was admitted for acute pancreatitis. She stayed in the hospital for 2 weeks. Ellie is a vegan so her diet was optimal to start with. After a month or two things settled back into normal and then she had another episode in October/11. Scans and tests do not reveal any stones or blocked ducts but 1/3 of her pancreas is necrotic. She was a healthy 25 yr old that by her own admission did drink beer and or wine but not to excess.
If all your labs (liver and pancreatic enzymes) are nornal, it would be very unusual for this to be pancreatitis. Typically the only time pancreatitis shows up and the enzymes levels show 'normal' levels is when someone progresses from acute to chronic pancreatitis. So if this hasn't been a condition that's happened several times in a couple of years, the chances of it being pancreatitis is low.
All of the PPIs do not act the same nor do they have the same side-effects.
I have stopped using achohol and cigarate and activley prusuing alow fat diet. Does any one have any suggestion more I can do not to have this re accur?. I am excercising 5=6 xs weeks as well. Any input would be greatly appriciated and I wish all very healthy strart to new year .. thanks
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Many of my conditions are related to post-Graves Disease. Ten years ago I had my gallbladder out after an attack of acute pancreatitis. I subsequently developed chronic pancreatitis and was diagnosed with Sphincter of Oddi. Rather than have the invasive surgery I went on a strict, fresh chicken soup diet with supplements ordered by an Ayruvedic doctor. Within 2 years I was completely recovered and could eat anything.
The gastroenterologist said I has stricture in the distal part of my pancreas. This is where the bile and pancreatic duct intersects. I should be getting enzymes for digestion but because of the structure I am not. I have been saying for years my food is not digesting properly. That is why the bad smell is coming through the lungs when I breathe. It also causes steathorrhea which is foul smelling stool. I have experienced this as well smells like death. Especially if I have eaten a large meal.
It did not help. Vet suggested hospital because pancreatics enzymes went high - we brought him there. He spent 2 nights on IV. Has been discharged on a bland diet. It has happened 2 weeks ago. We feed him now a small portions 5 times a day (rice with ground chicken) plus Pepsid 1/2 tabs twice a day. He is very hungry all the time and today in a morning he vomited with blood again. Please help.
During normal digestion, the inactivated pancreatic enzymes move through ducts in your pancreas and travel to the small intestine, where the enzymes become activated and help with digestion. In pancreatitis, the enzymes become activated while still in the pancreas. This causes the enzymes to irritate the cells of your pancreas, causing inflammation and the signs and symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
I did have an internal sonogram done with a scope to verify I have chronic pancreatitis. I too take enzymes with everything I eat. But, I also had a test that determined my stomach empties slowly - so possibly an overall motility problem. I eat no fat - mainly chicken, rice, fish, baked potatoes. No raw vegetables, no raw fruits. Not much fun, for sure. If they haven't prescribed pain meds for you, they probably should. I take Darvocet N 100 when my pain gets too intense.
How long can someone live (approx) with Chronic Pancreatitis when they are a heavy drinker? I have a family member that was Diagnosed with this and continues to drink heavy! He has had many attacks! This last time they wanted to place him in ICU but he checked him self out against Medical advise! If he continues to drink like this what will happen to him? Worried!!!
If by insufficient pancreas you are referring to insufficient pancreatic enzyme production, you may want to speak with your doctor about supplementation with pancreatic enzymes which will often lead to improved digestion, especially of fats.
However, if your current symptoms are due to pancreatitis, your doc will probably suggest you start off with a liquid diet and then slowly transition to more solid food over time.
In severe cases of pancreatitis it is also possible for the liver to be inflamed, so if your dog's case is severe, this is the reason for the elevated liver values. You said that the vet said that her blood is clotting. Did she use the term disseminated intravascular coagulation? If so (and I am not trying to frighten you I am just being truthful) you have got one sick doggie there. DIC sometimes occurs in very severe cases of pancreatitis.
removed slug,i was in for a week for that which was suppose to be in and out a month later i was in again 4 pancreatitis since oct 07 I have spent about 7 week in the hospital where the nurses have ruined my veins so bad that it looked like i had snakes undermy skin Iwas sent down to a new hospital where they did a endocopy ultasound they said they gave me enough meds to put down a 350 pound man &i was still awake and feeling everything now they are talking about putting a stient in my pancr
I no longer eat fatty, spicy or acidic foods, and I have cut alcohol and caffeine out of my diet completely. My current diet is now oatmeal for breakfast. Raisins, a turkey on wheat sandwich (no other toppings) and a pudding for lunch. For dinner I generally eat either brown rice or a plain baked potato, grilled chicken and zucchini.
I have been on this diet for two weeks straight.
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