it is hard to make suggestions without knowing what exactly is wrong with your husbands pancrease. you could ensure that you guys see a gastroenterologist regularly, besides you can get information from webmd.com or mayoclinic.com. feel free to email me with any questions
2006-09-04 16:50:35
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answered by HK3738 7
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Diseases of the pancreas include:-
Benign tumours, Carcinoma of pancreas (pancreatic cancer),
Cystic fibrosis, Diabetes, Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency,
Pancreatitis, Acute pancreatitis, Chronic pancreatitis, Pancreatic pseudocyst.
While most cases of Pancreatitis go away in a week, some cases develop into a life-threatening illness. The death rate is high with hemorrhagic pancreatitis or necrotizing pancreatitis, and complications such as liver, heart, or kidney impairment may occur. Recurrences are common.
Chronic pancreatitis is a serious disease that may lead to disability and death. The risk of death may be lowered if abstinence from alcohol is maintained.
The death rate from undrained pancreatic abscesses is very high.
You have not stated which pancreatic disease, your husband is suffering from as there are several types of diseases as mentioned above.
2006-09-05 05:00:06
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answered by gangadharan nair 7
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Without knowing more, it's safe to say that you could put him on a diabetic diet consisting of lots of raw vegetables and fruits... especially those high in antioxidants like broccoli, blueberries, acai juice. Keep the carbs and fats low, and no refined sugar. Adequate protein from fish and/or chicken. Don't forget vitamins and minerals. Read this:
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The book explains what's going on in our system and what to do about it. It's really easy and inexpensive. It's basically diet, supplements and exercise. For example, did you know that cinnamon helps blood sugar absorption? It also controls cholesterol and triglycerides. This is according to the USDA:
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2006-09-05 08:27:36
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answered by Mr. Peachy® 7
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