Acute Pancreatitis
Mild cases of acute pancreatitis generally improve in a week or less. Moderate to severe cases take longer to improve. Severe acute pancreatitis usually requires a longer hospital stay; patients with complications may be admitted to the intensive care unit.
General treatment. Treatment goals include controlling pain, allowing the pancreas to rest and restoring a normal balance of fluid and electrolytes. Because the pancreas is active when eating, patients generally receive fluids intravenously until inflammation subsides.
Treatment for addictions. If alcohol use is the cause of pancreatitis, treatment for alcohol abuse/chemical dependency is recommended.
Gallstones. When gallstones pass into the common bile duct, acute pancreatitis can occur. Physicians may recommend a procedure -- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)-- to remove the stones remaining in the bile duct. Read more about the ERCP procedure.
Eventually, to prevent future attacks of gallstone pancreatitis, removing the gallbladder in surgery is recommended.
When surgery is necessary to treat complications of acute pancreatitis, Mayo medical professionals use advanced imaging technology to determine the best treatment options for patients.
Chronic Pancreatitis
The main goals of treatment for chronic pancreatitis are to stop alcohol consumption, control pain and improve malabsorption problems.
Chemical dependency treatment. This is probably the most important step in treating alcohol-related pancreatitis. In the disease's early stages, abstinence from alcohol may relieve even severe pain. As pancreatitis progresses, continued alcohol use greatly increases the risk of complications and death; patients who continue drinking have a death rate three times higher than those who abstain.
Pain relief. Unlike acute pancreatitis, where pain often disappears within a few days to weeks, chronic pancreatitis pain can linger. This is challenging, because conventional pain relievers are often ineffective and pose a risk of addiction. A multidisciplinary team of gastroenterologists, radiologists, surgeons, endoscopic therapists and pain medicine specialists use behavioral modification and medications to limit narcotic use.
Enzyme therapy for malabsorption. Enzyme supplements such as pancrelipase can help treat problems with maldigestion. By replacing missing enzymes, these tablets help restore normal digestion and alleviate steatorrhea, leading to weight gain and enhanced well-being. Depending on the enzyme preparation used, patients may take up to eight tablets with meals -- two tablets after eating a few bites, four during the meal and two after the meal or with snacks.
Dietary changes. Doctors may recommend eating smaller meals and limiting fats, to help reduce the need for digestive enzymes.
Treatment for Diabetes
Chronic pancreatitis can sometimes trigger diabetes. If so, treatment usually involves maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Some patients also need insulin injections, although insulin must be used cautiously to avoid hypoglycemia.
2007-03-07 20:01:00
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answered by Anonymous
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Action Plan for Diabetes
1. Nutrition is the key to getting rid of the cravings. Once you learn about nutrition (#6) and also cleansing out the toxins in the body by doing a colon, liver, and kidney cleanse. You'll be on your way to a healthy life.
2. Keep in mind that the goal of diabetic treatment and self-care is to restore blood sugar levels close to normal and to correct related metabolic disorders. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by eating small, frequent meals throughout the day that emphasize fresh, organic foods that are low on the glycemic scale, such as raw and lightly steamed vegetables, low sugar whole fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes, yams, wild fish, poultry, lean cuts of organic beef, lamb or veal.
3. Minimize or eliminate your intake of simple carbohydrates and all sugars, as well as tobacco and processed "junk foods." In addition, reduce your intake of alcohol and caffeine. Both alcohol and caffeine could be enjoyed on special occasions, rather than daily or even weekly habits.
4. Remain hydrated; drinking adequate quantities of pure water is essential for all aspects of your health. Must drink about a gallon of water a day to maintain health. Your body is craving this much more than caffeine and sugar.
5. Engage in regular light exercise and stress reduction because they are KEY to maintaining lower levels of blood sugar.
6. Consider supplementing with nutrients such as B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE, magnesium, potassium, essential fatty acids, CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid, and vanadium.
7. Herbs such as astragalus, CINNAMON, bitter melon, fenugreek, raw garlic (one of the best for blood pressure), ginseng, Gymnema sylvestre, and nopal cactus, can also provide significant benefits.
8. If you have already developed Type I or Type II diabetes, combine the above self-care natural cures with professional care from a holistically oriented physician or other alternative health care practitioner. Particularly useful professional care therapies for treating and preventing diabetes include chelation therapy, food allergy testing, parasite testing and if necessary, cleansing, and oxygen therapy.
9. Prevention, if you are pre-disposed and managing a diabetic condition, is a life-long commitment. By committing to the guidelines above, you can significantly improve your symptoms, and, if you suffer from Type II diabetes, quite possibly reverse them altogether. Implementing diet and lifestyle changes can help improve your energy levels, and your confidence in your ability to experience greater health.
10. Watch the 8-minute non-profit video http://www.rawfor30days.com/view.html , about diabetes diet.
2007-03-10 11:50:23
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answered by Dorothy and Toto 5
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