Nutrition Basics for Chronic and Acute Pancreatitis

If the doctor has diagnosed “chronic pancreatitis”, then do not immediately lose heart. The pathology is unpleasant, and sometimes very painful (in the phase of exacerbation), but with the right treatment, you can live quite comfortably with it. The main role in the fight against the disease is diet. Therefore, all patients with chronic pancreatitis are given special nutrition.

Why do I need a diet?
Pancreatitis is an inflammatory process involving the pancreas. It leads to the gradual destruction of organ cells. Dead tissue is replaced by connective tissue. The latter is not able to produce digestive enzymes and important hormones. Continue reading →