A liquid diet for acute pancreatitis

Pancreatitis - a disease characterized by inflammation of the pancreas Diabetes and pancreas - the things you need to know ; It can be acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis usually lasts no more than three days, often accompanied by abdominal pain. Chronic pancreatitis - the result of damage to the pancreas and its symptoms are often diarrhea and weight loss. Nausea and vomiting often occur both in acute and in chronic pancreatitis Chronic pancreatitis - why you need a strict diet .

• Limited liquid diet

In severe cases of acute pancreatitis and acute exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis patient is excluded from the diet all foods and any liquid, except for those necessary to sustain life. These fluids are typically administered intravenously as a drink in the normal way with acute pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis - is easier to prevent than to treat   It can be very painful.

• Clear liquids

This diet is usually administered 24 hours after the last episode of pain. It contains few nutrients and may be used for no longer than 24-48 hours. The patient is given a clear liquid (water, tea, bouillon, apple juice) in small amounts during the day.

• A full liquid diet

If a patient normally carries liquid diet, it is possible to start giving more solid food: mashed potatoes, soups, milk, yoghurt. Only then can you begin to eat solid food.

• Enteroalimentation

Enteral nutrition is used in extreme cases, to prevent the weakening of the body. The patient was drip fed a nutrient solution up until his condition did not improve.

The fatty acids omega-3

Omega-3 inhibit inflammatory processes and are used to form the outer shell of cartilage cells and other tissues. On the other hand, omega-6, in contrast, may provoke inflammation and pain and enhance the rigidity of the joints characteristic of gonarthrosis. Most people consume about ten times more omega-6 than omega-3.

You can reduce the consumption of omega-6, excluded from the diet, and corn products containing safflower oil, saturated fats and trans fats.

Regarding the norms of consumption of omega-3 among scholars still debate, but most experts recommend eating three grams of these substances per day, and 0.7 g should come from fish or fish oil.

Bioflavonoids

Bioflavonoids such as quercetin and anthocyanidins are also antioxidants, and the properties of some of them, moreover, are similar to the properties of NSAIDs. Thus, bioflavonoids can both slow down the development of gonarthrosis, and, to a certain extent alleviate the symptoms. Rich sources of bioflavonoids are onions (red, yellow, white), kale, leeks, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, blueberries Benefits and harms of blueberries: the health of the forest , Black currants, cranberries, cocoa powder, green tea, apricots, apples (with the skin).

Spice

Studies have shown that some spices have anti-inflammatory properties, and can also alleviate the symptoms of gonarthrosis. Particularly useful in this regard are ginger Ginger and the most unexpected, but pleasant useful properties   and turmeric Turmeric: the benefits and harms of the Indian saffron . Add the spices in a variety of dishes, and at least three or four times a week, drink tea with ginger.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E - another antioxidant required, among other things, for the health of joints. In one study, doctors examined a few dozen patients with knee OA, which was to surgery on the knee, and asked them to fill out a questionnaire on the topic of food and receive a variety of nutritional supplements. It turned out that the most serious damage to the knee joints were in patients who do not eat enough vitamin E. The recommended daily allowance of vitamin E for men and women is 15 mg.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K is rarely mentioned when it comes to gonarthrosis, but there is scientific evidence indicating that the lack of this vitamin can contribute to the development of gonarthrosis and worsen its symptoms. The daily intake of vitamin K for adult women - 90 mcg (micrograms) for men -120 micrograms. Studies have shown that postmenopausal women who receive more than 100 micrograms of vitamin K per day, not only reduces the risk of gonarthrosis, but also slows down the process of reduction in bone density.

Research

Low-fat diet in gonarthrosis is better to combine with exercise.

Patients suffering from gonarthrosis who have overweight or obese, it is strongly recommended as soon as possible to get rid of the extra kilos to reduce the burden on aching joints. Excess weight not only contributes to the development of gonarthrosis, but also leads to the fact that the disease progresses more quickly than people with normal weight. To get rid of excess weight is often recommended to adhere to a rather strict diets, and even after the weight comes back to normal, follow the principles of proper nutrition and consume enough nutrients, which were discussed above.

Recently, a study whose purpose was to determine whether the weight loss through diet only more effective than the weight loss through diet and exercise, either only physical exertion.

The study involved 454 patients with gonarthrosis, body mass index (BMI), which is in the range of 27 to 41. Patients were divided into three groups. Members of the first group had to stick to a low calorie diet, eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, and significantly reduce the consumption of fat. Patients in the second group played sports at least three times a day, for one hour. Standard training included strength training, aerobic exercise and stretching. Members of the third group followed a diet and doing sports.

399 of 454 people met the conditions of the organizers of the study. They re-examined 18 months after the study began, and it turned out that losing weight was the most significant in people who lost weight through diet alone, or followed a diet and sports. In addition, patients who combined diet and sport, greatly reduce pain in the knees Living with pain in the knees: a walk to facilitate They will go and, in general, were more than happy with the quality of life.