Ulcerative colitis - stress is not to blame - Treatment folk remedies

August 13, 2009

  • Ulcerative colitis - stress is not to blame
  • Symptoms
  • Treatment
  • Alternative Treatment
  • Treatment folk remedies
  • Dietary

Treatment folk remedies

Ulcerative colitis - a violation of the intestine, which is inflammatory in nature and occurs in both adults and children. The most common symptom of the disease - diarrhea. Completely cure ulcerative colitis is impossible, but there are a variety of medications, taking that can significantly relieve symptoms. However, some people prefer to be treated by natural means. These tools are really effective, and help with various forms of the disease, although in acute ulcerative colitis Colitis - the danger of colon  Colitis - the danger of colon
   it is better to seek medical help.

 Treatment of folk remedies | Ulcerative colitis - stress is not to blame

Limit consumption of dairy products

Milk and milk products can worsen the symptoms of ulcerative colitis. People with the disease are encouraged to monitor the way the body reacts to a particular food here. If the diarrhea becomes stronger after consuming dairy products (sometimes also appear nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms  Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms
 , Flatulence) should limit their intake or eliminate them from your diet. If you do not eat dairy products can, ask your doctor to recommend dietary supplements Food additives - basic classification  Food additives - basic classification
   with calcium and vitamin D.

 Treatment of folk remedies | Ulcerative colitis - stress is not to blame

Limit consumption of foods high in fiber

Fiber - an important nutrient required for normal digestion, but in large quantities it can aggravate the symptoms of ulcerative colitis, particularly diarrhea. Lots of fiber, such as apples, cauliflower and carrots - these products should be used with care and sparingly.

 Treatment of folk remedies | Ulcerative colitis - stress is not to blame

Determine what foods increase symptoms

Triggers for different people are different products. In most cases, however, this citrus fruit, savory, alcohol, chocolate, caffeine.

 Treatment of folk remedies | Ulcerative colitis - stress is not to blame

Drink plenty of water

Prolonged diarrhea can lead to dehydration. Try to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day to make up for the loss of fluids and lead to normal digestion.

 Treatment of folk remedies | Ulcerative colitis - stress is not to blame

Learn to control stress

Stressful condition does not cause ulcerative colitis, but they are trigger its symptoms. Get to breathing exercises, drink soothing herbal teas or herbal supplements, exercise and go for a relaxing massage.

 Treatment of folk remedies | Ulcerative colitis - stress is not to blame

Choose wisely refreshments

Some drinks can worsen the symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Alcohol, caffeinated drinks and carbonated drinks sometimes cause bloating Bloating - if you are bursting inside  Bloating - if you are bursting inside
 , Flatulence and diarrhea. If you are experiencing these symptoms, drink plenty of non-carbonated water - it contributes to the normalization of the bowel.

Chronic pancreatitis - why need a strict diet - Symptoms and Complications

April 12, 2009

  • Chronic pancreatitis - why you need a strict diet
  • Symptoms and Complications

Causes

Chronic pancreatitis - a chronic inflammation of the pancreas, which is accompanied by a reduction of its function, that is a decrease in the production of digestive enzymes (digestive pancreatic juice). Chronic pancreatitis can be primary (first occurs in the pancreas), or secondary - on the background of some other gastrointestinal disease.

Causes of chronic pancreatitis diverse. The chronic form may go attack of acute pancreatitis. Often, the disease occurs on the background of alcohol abuse, constant overeating, haphazard irregular power consumption of a large amount of spicy, fatty and fried foods, protein deficiency. The inflammatory process can go on the pancreas to other organs of the gastrointestinal tract (eg, inflammation of the gallbladder). The cause of chronic pancreatitis can be prolonged exposure to toxic substances, including drugs (eg, aspirin), various infections (eg, severe influenza) injuries. Older people sometimes develop chronic pancreatitis due to atherosclerotic vascular lesions of the pancreas.

Under the influence of a factor on the pancreas is delayed allocation of pancreatic juice with the simultaneous activation of its enzyme that contributes to the gradual digestion of pancreatic tissue. Effects of enzymes on blood vessels leads to swelling of the prostate. In chronic pancreatitis, insulin production also suffers The principles of action of insulin - the science of saving lives  The principles of action of insulin - the science of saving lives
 That can lead to diabetes.

 Symptoms and Complications | Chronic pancreatitis - why need a strict diet

How does chronic pancreatitis

Chronic pancreatitis is manifested by pain in the upper abdomen, digestive problems and the emergence of symptoms of insufficient glucose absorption by the body Glucose: The energy source  Glucose: The energy source
   (diabetes mellitus).

The pain in chronic pancreatitis often is permanent, with the defeat of only the head of the pancreas, it is located in the right upper abdomen, in the propagation of the inflammatory process in the body and tail cancer - extends to the entire upper half of the abdomen and left upper quadrant. Such pain is often given in the back or worn shingles character. Pains worse in the supine position and may be reduced in a sitting position. They can also force from a fatty or spicy foods and alcohol.

Another manifestation of chronic pancreatitis are digestive disorders, most commonly diarrhea (diarrhea or alternating with constipation), bloating (flatulence), loss of appetite and aversion to fatty foods. The chair becomes abundant, fetid with greasy luster. All these effects contribute to the loss of body weight.

 Symptoms and Complications | Chronic pancreatitis - why need a strict diet

Complications

Chronic pancreatitis can be complicated by the formation of cysts and pancreatic stones, inflammation transition to other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Against the backdrop of long flowing inflammatory process may develop pancreatic cancer.

Inflammation almost always affects the islets of Langerhans (endocrine gland located in the pancreas and produce insulin), so chronic pancreatitis often complicated by diabetes Diabetes - threatening and incurable disease  Diabetes - threatening and incurable disease
 .

 Symptoms and Complications | Chronic pancreatitis - why need a strict diet

Diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis

In the blood, urine and duodenal contents (the contents of the duodenum 12, taken at duodenal intubation) is determined by the amount of digestive enzymes the pancreas Diabetes and pancreas - the things you need to know  Diabetes and pancreas - the things you need to know
   - It makes it possible to determine the degree of impairment of its function. Laboratory testing of feces reveals a large number of undigested food.

It held as ultrasound and X-ray examination of the pancreas. Of great importance in the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) - X-ray examination with the introduction of contrast medium directly into the bile ducts through a special device (an endoscope) - it can detect changes in the ducts of the pancreas and biliary tract.

 Symptoms and Complications | Chronic pancreatitis - why need a strict diet

Treatment

In the treatment of chronic pancreatitis is vital that the patients diet that includes a portion up to 6 times a day, receiving small amounts of food and its long thorough chewing. The food has to be a large amount of protein, limiting fat, carbohydrates, salt and hot spices.

Pancreatic insufficiency is eliminated taking pancreatic enzymes (pancreatin, mezim, festal).

During exacerbation of the disease in the region of the pancreas is applied cold (inhibited the secretion of digestive enzymes), prescribed drugs that promote muscle relaxation pancreatic duct (antispasmodic) and timely outflow of digestive juice, painkillers. For the prevention of infection during exacerbation of connection is sometimes prescribed antibiotics.

Out of aggravation recommended spa treatment (for example, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk) with the reception of mineral water inside and hydrotherapy in the form of carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, radon, and sulfide baths.

Chronic pancreatitis requires a long (sometimes lifelong) treatment and dieting.


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