One of the many diseases of the pancreas is pancreatitis. This disease occurs when the tissues of the organ become inflamed.

With an exacerbation or acute manifestation of a person, it is recommended to completely refuse food for several days. During this time, only liquids can be taken. What to drink with pancreatitis will the doctor say.

In acute pancreatitis, namely during an attack, the first thing to do is to relieve pain and reduce the load on the pancreas. As painkillers, the doctor may prescribe antispasmodics or analgesics. Everything will depend on the nature of the pain.

To reduce the workload on the pancreas, in acute pancreatitis, therapeutic fasting is prescribed for 3-5 days, in which the organ produces a minimum amount of pancreatic juice.

If the number of enzymes does not decrease, then they attribute:

• Drugs that reduce the secretion of digestive substances.
• Drugs that inhibit the work of enzymes.

Even with acute pancreatitis, the doctor may prescribe other medications, if necessary. Among them may be:

1. Antiemetic drugs.
2. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
3. Vitamin complexes.
4. Various solutions of salts and drugs that are administered intravenously. Allows you to cleanse the body of toxins and restore the water-salt balance. They go in combination with diuretics.

In chronic pancreatitis, which has a stage of exacerbation and remission, you must also follow the doctor's recommendations and take all drugs in the exact dosage. During an exacerbation, drugs may be the same as for acute pancreatitis. The attending physician can only adjust the amount of medication and the duration of their intake.

During the period of remission in chronic pancreatitis, you must carefully follow the rules of dietary nutrition. If this is not done, then the attack may resume. In order to better digest food, you can take enzyme preparations.

But even here it is necessary to strictly adhere to the dosage and timing of administration. If you take enzyme preparations for too long, the gland will simply stop producing its enzymes.

Drinks for pancreatitis

In diseases of the pancreas, it is customary to drink plenty of fluids. Pure water is the best. It will help dilute the acidic environment of the stomach, and also allows you to remove toxins and harmful substances from the body. But you can drink more than just water.

There are drinks that not only quench your thirst, but also benefit the entire digestive tract.

• Mineral water.
• Infusion and decoction of wild rose.
• Various kissels.
• Freshly made juices.
• Herbal collections.

Now, for each drink, we will separately understand why they are so useful.

Mineral water

Natural healing waters are rich in minerals that can reduce pain, stimulate and improve digestion and restore the mineral balance in the body.

In diseases of the pancreas, it is customary to choose those waters in which the content of mineral salts is low, and the environment should be alkaline. They help to reduce the acidity in the stomach, but at the same time, it allows you to stimulate the other digestive organs to work.

You can drink about half a glass (100-150 ml) of warm non-carbonated water an hour before meals. This allows you to add a new product to the diet with a small risk of pain. The main thing is that the water should be exactly warm, not cold or hot.

Pharmacies offer a huge selection of mineral waters. In diseases of the pancreas, usually choose:

• Borjomi.
• Essentuki No. 4 or No. 17.

Rosehip drinks

This plant has a lot of both minerals and vitamins. Decoctions and infusions have a good effect on the whole body as a whole and on the digestive organs separately. A small amount of freshly prepared decoction can be drunk during an attack in acute pancreatitis.

The decoction reduces pain and allows you to partially restore the affected cells after inflammation of the tissues. Relieves inflammation on all mucous membranes of the digestive system.

For the preparation of decoctions, both berries and roots are used. But during the period of exacerbation, of course, dried fruits are more suitable. The presence of a large amount of ascorbic acid allows you to activate the immune system and quickly cope with the disease.

Kissel

This slimy drink coats the mucous membranes of the organs and protects them from the effects of hydrochloric acid. It is better to cook it at home based on dried fruit compote or fresh sweet berries and fruits with the addition of potato or corn starch.

Purchased ready-made mixtures contain flavors, dyes, preservatives, which have a very bad effect on the pancreas. You do not need to add a lot of sugar to homemade jelly. But this does not make the taste worse and it can be perfectly used as a dessert. Kissels from oat grains or milk will be very useful for patients with pancreatitis.

Juice

For patients with pancreatic problems, it is best to use only freshly squeezed juices. They are diluted with clean water in a ratio of 1: 1. Juice from the store contains:

1. A lot of sugar.
2. preservatives.
3. Dyes.
4. Flavorings.
5. Flavor enhancers.

These components irritate the pancreas and can cause an exacerbation. In addition, they mainly consist of apple juice, and only a small amount of other natural ingredients are added there.

Fresh fruits, berries and even vegetables are chosen for making homemade juice. They shouldn't be sour. For patients with pancreatitis, it is important to consume the minimum amount of acid so as not to irritate the already damaged walls of the digestive system.

Juices made from fresh fruits and vegetables contain a large amount of vitamins and necessary micro and macro elements. They help restore the immune system and defeat hypovitaminosis, which occurs against the background of digestive problems.

Tea

Strong black tea, like coffee, is best completely excluded from the diet in acute pancreatitis. A large number of active substances in such drinks strongly stimulate the pancreas, and can cause an aggravation of the patient's condition.

You can drink green tea, hibiscus or pu-erh. You need to choose only pure tea without additives, dyes or flavors. It is also important to limit the amount of sugar that is added to the drink. It is better to drink without sugar.

High-quality green tea contains many antioxidants, it has a good effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Helps reduce the risk of diarrhea. Therefore, doctors recommend drinking up to 1 liter of such a drink.

Herbal preparations

Before choosing a herbal collection, you must always consult a doctor. Medicinal plants, like medicines, have contraindications. Therefore, they must be used very carefully. But sometimes doctors themselves prescribe such an alternative treatment.

1. The well-known chamomile relieves inflammation very well, anesthetizes, and helps to restore some of the affected cells. As an antiseptic, it prevents another infection from attaching.
2. Peppermint will help moderate bouts of nausea, and reduce the amount of gas in the intestines.
3. Plantain copes well with spasms of pathogenic microorganisms and inflammatory processes.
4. Dill - reduces bloating, which means it reduces the amount of gas in the intestines.

Decoctions and infusions are made from medicinal herbs. It is usually taken before meals in order to reduce the risk of discomfort and to restore the normal functioning of the pancreas.