The manifestation of reactive pancreatitis is associated with inflammation occurring in the tissues of the pancreas. Experts warn: even if the symptoms of pancreatitis are insignificant and are only in heartburn, belching and bloating, they should not be ignored. Timely appeal to the gastroenterologist will help prevent the development of a life-threatening disease.
Reasons for reactive pancreatitis
Reactive pancreatitis develops rapidly, immediately after eating food, which has an irritating effect on the walls of the stomach. The pancreas strongly secretes the secret to digest the contents of the stomach, but because of the narrowing or plugging of the duct, the enzymes begin to digest the gland itself.
The main causes of the disease are:
- gastritis;
- chronic cholecystitis ;
- changing the habitual diet, excessive consumption of fatty, fried and spicy dishes;
- constant food fast food;
- alcohol abuse;
- consumption of sweet fizzy drinks;
- smoking;
- uncontrolled intake of medications;
- food poisoning;
- stay in a stressful situation.
Symptoms of reactive pancreatitis
The most reliable sign of reactive pancreatitis is pain in the subcostal area. The intensity of pain is so significant that a person can lose consciousness. Often pancreatitis gives symptoms similar to myocardial infarction, when the pain is felt under the left scapula. In obstructive forms of pain, they have a paroxysmal form, with chronic reactive pancreatitis, pain sensations are constantly present in varying degrees. Attacks of pain can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. The patient's tongue is covered with a thick white coating, and an increase in body temperature and a decrease in blood pressure may occur.
The final diagnosis of "reactive pancreatitis" is made after ultrasound. In the presence of the disease, there are:
- diffuse or local organ enlargement;
- tightness of pancreatic wall;
- a certain decrease in echogenicity.
Treatment of reactive pancreatitis
The question of how to treat reactive pancreatitis is extremely significant. After all, an attack can cause necrosis of a part of the gland, the formation of cysts with purulent contents, which poses a threat not only to health, but also to the life of the patient.
The doctor at a pancreatitis, as a rule, appoints:
- anesthetics;
- drugs that eliminate spasms of smooth muscles (antispasmodics), thereby eliminating the narrowing of the ducts;
- with a decrease in secretion production - enzymes.
A prerequisite for the treatment and maintenance of normal pancreas is the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle:
- refusal from the use of alcoholic beverages and smoking;
- proper nutrition.
It is also important that the process of food intake is organized in such a way that the person ate in small portions, but more often.
Treatment of reactive pancreatitis can be combined with the use of folk remedies. A very effective way:
- Drink half a cup of freshly squeezed potato juice before meals.
- After eating, drink a glass of lactic acid product.
The course of admission lasts 2 weeks. After a 10-day break, the course of treatment should be repeated.
Excellent oats helps in the prevention and treatment of chronic reactive pancreatitis:
- For its preparation a glass of unpeeled cereals is poured with a liter of boiling water.
- Bringing to a boil, another 15 - 20 minutes are kept on low heat.
- Insist the resulting broth and in a strained form drink in the morning on an empty stomach and in the evening before going to sleep half a glass.
The course of treatment is 1 month.