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Pancreatitis is described as an inflammatoryprocess with pancreatic edema, fat necrosisor hemorrhage. It occurs most often inmiddle age. The three types of pancreatitisare acute, chronic and hereditary.Pancreatitis is usually caused by alcoholism,biliary tract disease, viral infection (likemumps, hepatitis,), abscesses, medications(steroids, oral contraceptives, thiazide diuretics), gallstones,metablic disorders (Hyperparathyroidism, hyperlipidemia),increased fat levels in blood, pancreatic cancer.Click Here For Pancreatitis Diet Best Deal Now!If there is left upper quadrant pain which radiates to the back,difficulty of breathing, nausea, vomiting, abdominal tendernesswith muscle guarding then most likely it is pancreatitis. Two signsthat are unique to pancreatitis is positive Grey Turner’s spot(ecchymoses on flanks) and positive Cullen’s sign (ecchymoses of periumbilical area).Diagnostic tests used in determining pancreatitis are serumamylase and lipase, urinary amylase, blood sugar, lipid levelswhich are all increased in pancreatitis. Serum Calcium isdecreased. Usually there is pancreas enlargement in CT Scanresults.What is the ideal diet for pancreatitis? It is usually a high-carbohydrate, high-protein, low fat diet. First, only eat smallfrequent meals instead of three large meals. Second, try to avoidcaffeine products, they stimulate the pancreas. Third, eliminatealcohol and nicotine, this can further burden the pancreas.Fourth, stop consuming foods that are spicy as well concentratedsweets. Fifth, green leafy vegetables are good source of antioxidants which is good for the pancreas. Sixth, substitute fruit
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