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Cicoris in the pancreas

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Last reviewed: 23.11.2021
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By pancreatitis is meant an acute or chronic inflammatory disease affecting the pancreas. It occurs in approximately 1-2% of patients who enter the hospital with an inaccurate diagnosis and complaints of an acute abdomen. There is a wide variety of causes that can trigger pancreatitis. This is, first of all, an unhealthy diet, violation of the drinking regime, taking certain medications, long-term antibiotic treatment. One of the simplest modern treatments is  chicory for pancreatitis.

Recognizing pancreatitis is quite simple. The clinical picture is very specific and difficult to confuse it with the symptoms of other diseases. In addition, the clinic is very variable and varies widely from mild attacks to severe inflammation and necrosis, which can progress to death. Attacks are accompanied by pain, minor attacks. Pain develops mainly in the epigastric region, as well as on the left side under the ribs. The most common symptoms of pancreatitis are symptoms such as severe bouts of pain of a severe nature, of strong intensity, which are accompanied by spasm and are given to the hypochondrium. Often there are cases in which pain radiates to the back, spreads throughout the abdomen. Pains are significantly aggravated after taking alcohol, coffee, heavy food, marinals. Also, pathology is accompanied by seizures, hyperamalazauria.

The essence of pancreatitis treatment comes down to the fact that the patient is urgently hospitalized. Specialized treatment is carried out there. Often this is a surgical treatment, which is carried out by the type of acute abdomen. If it is possible to do without surgery, conservative treatment is carried out. To do this, apply a sparing diet, restriction of food and beverages. This is the main condition for successful treatment. After that, you can move on to drug therapy, the essence of which is reduced to the suction of gastric juice and the use of drugs that take him outside, deactivate enzymes. To reduce the secretion of gastric and pancreatic juice requires the appointment of anticholinergic. Mostly resort to the use of sodium sulfate. In the presence of spasms, spasmolytics are prescribed, which relieve the spasm. In case of excessive synthesis of juice and pancreatic enzymes, its excretion is made by introducing a thin gastric probe. If severe pain occurs, painkillers, analgesics are prescribed. Sometimes used intravenous, intramuscular, paravertebral administration. In severe conditions, a person needs plasma and plasma substitutes.

It is important to monitor blood counts.

Drinks for pancreatitis

There are quite a few drinks that can be used for pancreatitis.

  • Recipe number 1.

Mixed in equal shares ground chicory, May lily of the valley and burdock, pour boiling water (200-250 ml), insist at least an hour, drink during the day. You can add to taste honey or sugar.

  • Recipe number 2.

Brewed as chicory tea and leaves mother and stepmother. Drink throughout the day in unlimited quantities. You can add to taste sugar, honey.

  • Recipe number 3.

They take a tablespoon of chicory and dandelion roots, pour 500 ml of boiling water over them, leave for about 30 minutes. Drink during the day. The next day, you need to make a new decoction. The course of treatment is 10 days.

  • Recipe number 4.

Take 2 tablespoons of chicory, roots of comfrey medicinal, rhizomes of male fern. Pour with cold water, bring to a boil. After the broth boils, boil for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, cool to a warm state. Drink throughout the day. You can up to 1 liter per day.

  • Recipe number 5.

Chicory, shepherd's grass bag, spring primrose leaves, pour a glass of warm water, put on a weak fire or water bath. Take off, not bringing to a boil. Insist 1-2 hours, drink 50 ml every hour. The course of treatment - from 10 days

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Can you drink soluble chicory with pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis can be a complication of other diseases of the digestive tract. The duct expands, its properties gradually change. Often there is rupture of the duct under the pressure of bile, or its inflammation and the development of stagnation and the infection process at the site of the lesion. It is also worth noting that the secret contains proteolytic enzymes in its composition, which normally should break down food. But with the stagnation of enzymes in the bladder, the process of erosion of the duct walls with the subsequent formation of erosions and ulcers begins. Also, against the background of all this, bleeding may develop, acute pain and bleeding may appear.

Especially dangerous is the state in which the activation of enzymes occurs, which is done under the influence of certain types of food. Therefore, when pancreatitis is so important to adhere to the proper diet and diet. Any chicory normalizes enzymatic activity, reduces inflammation, narrows the duct, tones. Therefore, even the usual soluble chicory, bought in the store, you can drink during pancreatitis.

Chicory with pancreatitis and cholecystitis

It has anti-inflammatory, choleretic and hemostatic effect, stimulates the appetite. It is used in diseases of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys. Effective with avitaminosis, impaired activity of proteolytic enzymes, with gastric diseases, pleurisy, tuberculosis, rheumatism. It can be used not only as a decoction or infusion, but also to drink as tea, as well as suck dried chicory shelves (stems) with strong bouts of pain.

In addition, there are a number of proven recipes that have proven themselves for the treatment of pancreatitis and cholecystitis. They all contain chicory.

  • Recipe number 1.

In a simple alcohol (500 ml) add a tablespoon of chicory and birch buds. Insist 3-4 days in a dark place. Drink a tablespoon twice a day.

  • Recipe number 2.

For the preparation of balm take a tablespoon of leaves of lingonberry and ground chicory. All this is insisted at least 3-4 days, drink a tablespoon per day for the prevention of exacerbations of chronic and acute pancreatitis.

  • Recipe number 3.

Take chicory and birch buds in the ratio of 2: 1, pour 500 ml of alcohol. Insist in a dark place for 1-2 days. One-third of a cup is drunk daily 10 days after the full recovery of the body and after the end of the course of treatment. Helps restore the body and prevent relapses.

  • Recipe number 4.

As a basis take vodka or pure alcohol. Then add about a tablespoon of chicory and birch buds. Stir, then set aside and provide an opportunity to insist. Drink a tablespoon 3-4 times a day for the treatment and prevention of pancreatitis, gallstone disease.

  • Recipe number 5.

In a normal alcohol (500 ml) add a tablespoon of leaves of cranberries and chicory powder. Insist 2-3 days. Drink a tablespoon twice a day.

Chicory for gastritis and pancreatitis

Also one of the common causes of pancreatitis is a blockage of the gallbladder in urolithiasis, which happens in about 70% of cases. But there is other information that is somewhat different from the common view. For example, there is an assumption that only reflux appears, during which a return reflux occurs, trypsin is activated by enterokinase, and the enzyme already acquires lytic properties, as a result of which it can dissolve (lyse) the duct walls. This leads to ulcerative processes and inflammation. This process can be provoked by quite a few factors, which are considered as risk factors, or trigger mechanisms (alcohol intoxication, or exposure to certain drugs, narcotic substances). It also includes inflammation of the digestive tract, comorbidities, overeating, unhealthy diet (consumption of an excessive amount of smoked meat).

Pancreatitis can be a consequence of exacerbations and diseases, for example, exacerbation of gallstone disease, a consequence of poisoning. Often is a concomitant pathology in hepatitis, biliary dyskinesia, and diseases of the duodenum. Sometimes it may be a consequence of surgery, postoperative injury. A certain role is played by genetic predisposition to the development of pathology.

Chicory can and in this case. When gastritis, he relieves pain. When pancreatitis - acts by eliminating etiological factors: eliminates the stagnation of the gallbladder, prevents reflux, protects the walls from lytic properties.

Chicory in chronic pancreatitis

Consider the recipes.

  • Recipe number 1.

In a common alcohol (500 ml) add a tablespoon of chicory rhizomes of the snake mountaineer. Insist 3-4 days in a dark place. Drink a tablespoon twice a day.

  • Recipe number 2.

For the preparation of balsam take on a tablespoon of leaves of rhizomes with roots of elecampane and chicory powder. All this is insisted at least 3-4 days, drink a tablespoon per day for the prevention of exacerbations of chronic and acute pancreatitis.

  • Recipe number 3.

Take chicory and oak bark in the ratio 3: 2, pour 500 ml of alcohol. Insist in a dark place for 1-2 days. Drink a third of a glass per day.

  • Recipe number 4.

As a basis take vodka or pure alcohol. Then add about a tablespoon of chicory and viburnum bark. Stir, then set aside and provide an opportunity to insist. Drink a tablespoon 3-4 times a day.

  • Recipe number 5.

In ordinary alcohol (500 ml) add a tablespoon of buckthorn alder bark. Insist 2-3 days. Drink a tablespoon twice a day.

Chicory with exacerbation of pancreatitis

Sometimes exacerbation of pancreatitis is a consequence of a violation of metabolic processes in the body. Chicory normalizes metabolism. Often considered as a complication of hyperlipidemia. The improper functioning of the hormonal system and the mechanisms of enzymatic regulation can also lead to premature activation of pancreatic enzymes, with the result that the premature release of juice leads to chemical ducts burns. A similar picture is observed in all people with hormonal disorders, tension. May develop during pregnancy, postmenopausal, occurs in adolescents due to age-related and degenerative changes in hormonal levels. These properties are also corrected by chicory, which explains its high efficacy in the treatment of exacerbated pancreatitis.

In classical pancreatitis, the onset of pain develops rapidly, progresses. The pain grows quite quickly, acquires paroxysmal character, radiates. Chicory quickly relieves pain. An attack of pancreatitis may be accompanied by agonizing vomiting, collapse. There is bloating, tenderness and tension, cyanosis. The condition may worsen, accompanied by inflammation, necrosis. Appears choking, pathology of the kidneys and liver, hemorrhagic lesions. Sometimes - spots of blue or brown color that appear on the side. To prevent these symptoms, it is recommended to take chicory regularly.

Also, chicory can be recommended after an attack to eliminate its effects and prevent complications. After an attack of pain, chills appear. Pulse can decrease, up to critical values. Often this condition is accompanied by constipation and flatulence. Later jaundice occurs, as one of the consequences of liver damage. Also, jaundice occurs because the bile duct is blocked by swollen tissues or stone.

Regular intake of chicory (for 28 days or more) helps to normalize the blood composition and the main clinical and biochemical parameters. Accompanying symptoms of pancreatitis is the appearance of neutrophilic leukocytosis and a significant increase in the ESR level. In the process of biochemical studies can reveal a significant increase in the level of amylase. These figures increase about 10-30 times.

The only case where chicory cannot help, but can only partially alleviate the condition, relieve pain, swelling, is a serious condition in which an increase in leukocytes and ESR is detected in both urine and human blood. Normalization or even reduction to levels below the normal level of amylase may indicate that the pancreas has undergone necrotic lesions. In combination with ultrasound, echography, revealed heterogeneity, swelling.

Chicory powder with pancreatitis

Almost always, pancreatitis occurs in conjunction with DIC, which is the disseminated vascular coagulation syndrome. Often, premature activation of enzymes leads to autolysis in the body when enzymes begin to lyse the cells and tissues of their own organism. There were also cases in which pancreatitis developed against the background of excessive autoimmune aggression, vascular and tissue pathology, and vascular tone disorder. Practice shows that the use of chicory powder for the treatment of pancreatitis, the risk of vascular pathologies and autolysis is sharply reduced. This is due to the fact that chicory increases the elasticity of blood vessels, maintains optimal pressure, and also maintains a normal level of enzymatic activity.

Observed with antibiotic therapy, steroids, and other hormones, after chemotherapy. It may be the result of some infectious diseases (bacterial, viral genesis). Often acts as an accompanying condition. In this case, the benefit of chicory is that it correlates the microflora. Eliminates dysbiosis.

As for the pathoanatomical picture, one can distinguish the distinctive features: swelling of epithelial tissue, weakness, foci of the inflammatory process are formed. Often as a complication develops phlegmon, thrombophlebitis. To prevent these phenomena, it is necessary to drink chicory.

How to drink chicory with pancreatitis?

Chicory is used in the treatment of pancreatitis, gallstone disease. It is easiest to apply as a finished powder (beverage), which is sold in stores. It is completely dissolved in water. You can also use vegetable raw materials harvested independently, or purchased in a pharmacy. It is recommended to use in the form of decoctions, infusions. At the initial stages of treatment, it is recommended to drink every hour, after three days chicory begin to drink every three hours, then switch to a free regimen, observing the daily dosage. You can also try recipes that include chicory.

  • Recipe number 1.

In a common alcohol (500 ml) add a tablespoon of chicory rootweed erecta. Insist 3-4 days in a dark place. Drink a tablespoon twice a day.

  • Recipe number 2.

For the preparation of balsam take a tablespoon of male and ground chicory fern. All this is insisted at least 3-4 days, drink a tablespoon per day for the prevention of exacerbations.

  • Recipe number 3.

Take chicory and pine buds in a ratio of 2: 1, pour 500 ml of alcohol. Insist in a dark place for 1-2 days. Drink a tablespoon per day.

  • Recipe number 4.

As a basis take vodka or pure alcohol. Then add about a tablespoon of chicory and bearberry leaves. Stir, then set aside and provide an opportunity to insist. Drink a tablespoon 3-5 times a day.

  • Recipe number 5.

In a simple alcohol (500 ml) add a tablespoon of poplar buds and chicory powder. Insist 2-3 days. Drink a tablespoon twice a day.

  • Recipe number 6.

Mix in equal parts the grass of spring adonis and ground chicory, pour boiling water (200-250 ml), insist at least an hour, drink during the day. You can add to taste honey or sugar.

Recipe number 7.

Brewed as chicory tea and leaves of wild marsh tea. Drink throughout the day in unlimited quantities. You can add to taste sugar, honey.

  • Recipe number 8.

Take a tablespoon of chicory and birch leaves, pour 500 ml of boiling water, infuse for about 30 minutes. Drink during the day. The next day you need to make a new decoction. The course of treatment is 10 days.

  • Recipe number 9.

Take 2 tablespoons of chicory, herb tricolor violets. Pour with cold water, bring to a boil. After the broth boils, boil for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, cool to a warm state. Drink throughout the day. You can up to 1 liter per day.

  • Recipe number 10.

The flowers and fruits of hawthorn red + chicory to taste pour a glass of warm water, put on a low fire or water bath. Take off, not bringing to a boil. Insist 1-2 hours, drink 50 ml every hour. The course of treatment is from 10 days.

How much can you drink soluble chicory per day?

Definitely answer the question how much soluble chicory can be drunk per day depends on the condition of the person. With standard acute and subacute pancreatitis, the drink is prepared at the rate of 1-2 teaspoons per 250-300 ml of water. On the day you can up to 4 of these cups. Limit the amount of chicory should increase the attacks (up to 2 cups per day). In chronic pancreatitis, everything is strictly individual, you need to undergo a diagnosis. Before and after surgery chicory is contraindicated.

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The benefits and harm of chicory

Chicory allows you to control the pathogenetic state. It also acts as a component that has antibacterial properties, stabilizes the state of enzymes, and maintains an optimal level of enzymatic activity. It acts as a means of preventing pancreatic suppuration. It is recommended to use chicory only when the condition stabilizes.

Additionally, it has the ability to normalize metabolic processes, stimulates digestion and assimilation of food. Chicory has a positive effect on the female hormonal system. So, it is used for concomitant female diseases, uterine bleeding, cholelithiasis and urolithiasis, kidney and liver diseases. Eczema, inflammation of the gums, some skin diseases also serve as indications for administration. It should be borne in mind that chicory is not always possible to drink during pregnancy (you need to consult with your doctor). Contraindications can also serve as a tendency to bleeding, high blood pressure. It is useful for strengthening the heart muscle, with neurasthenia, it has antipyretic and thirst quenching effect, prevents diarrhea. Eliminates constipation. It is recommended for rheumatism, fever, eye diseases, oral cavity.

The benefits of chicory for the pancreas

It has a positive effect on both structural and functional state of the pancreas. Chicory brings undoubted benefits to the body as a whole, normalizing metabolism, stimulating appetite, normalizing enzymatic activity, and digestive processes. Promotes cleansing of the body.

Prevention of pancreatitis is in compliance with the hygienic and nutritional regime, in maintaining a diet. Do not drink alcohol, abuse strong tea and coffee. An effective prophylactic is chicory, green tea. When cholelithiasis also requires regular consumption of chicory, green tea. If necessary, cholecystectomy should be performed promptly.

Contraindications

In the absence of the effect of conservative treatment, surgery may be required. In this case, chicory, tea, coffee and any other drinks completely cancel. Need to consult about further treatment, nutrition. In this case, the doctor decides whether the use of chicory is appropriate. Hemorrhagic pancreatitis is accompanied by hemorrhagic effusion, areas of hemorrhage, chagas of necrosis and total softening, which is also a contraindication to chicory administration.

Of course, chicory is contraindicated in the event that the condition is serious and can end in death. Contraindicated in concomitant renal and hepatic failure. An inflammatory reaction, encapsulation, necrosis, suppuration, and calcification of the gland are fatal. Often the disease is accompanied by relapses, or becomes chronic. Complete recovery occurs in about a third of patients. Many people have diabetes, which subsequently remains with a person for the rest of their lives. In this case, it is better to refrain from taking chicory.

Chicory is not recommended even when vascular and muscular tension is noted, which is often regarded as a protective reaction of the body. According to clinical analyzes, a significant level of amylazuria is diagnosed.

It is also important to know the patient’s history. For example, erosive forms of gastritis may indicate that chicory may be contraindicated.

It is also important to exclude poisoning, infectious diseases, vomiting, diarrhea and acute intestinal infection, for example, salmonellosis, dysentery, leishmaniasis, since often these conditions act as contraindications to the use of chicory.

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Risks and possible complications

If gastric lavages are performed, chicory begins to be drunk for about 7–10 days. So, in the first three days after the end of the washings, they drink exceptionally clean water. Then begin to add juice in a small amount, gradually increasing the amount of juice. Then add chicory for about 6-7 days. The amount of chicory per day is increased slowly.

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What can replace chicory with pancreatitis?

You can apply alternative recipes. For example, below.

  • Recipe number 1.

Mix the grass of adonis in spring in equal shares, lingonberry leaves and ground chicory, pour boiling water (200-250 ml), insist for at least an hour, drink during the day. You can add to taste honey or sugar.

  • Recipe number 2.

Brewed as chicory tea and roots of Dagel medicinal. Drink throughout the day in unlimited quantities. You can add to taste sugar, honey.

  • Recipe number 3.

Take a tablespoon of chicory and oak bark, pour 500 ml of boiling water, infuse for about 30 minutes. Drink during the day. The next day you need to make a new decoction. The course of treatment is 10 days.

  • Recipe number 4.

Take 2 tablespoons of chicory, the bark of viburnum, the leaves of the gantry and European nettle. Pour with cold water, bring to a boil. After the broth boils, boil for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, cool to a warm state. Drink throughout the day. You can up to 1 liter per day.

  • Recipe number 5.

Chicory, the bark of alder buckthorn, pour a glass of warm water, put on a weak fire or water bath. Take off, not bringing to a boil. Insist 1-2 hours, drink 50 ml every hour. The course of treatment is from 10 days.

Green tea for pancreatitis

The closest analogue, which has similar properties, is green tea. But keep in mind that, compared with chicory, it creates an increased load on the kidneys, so it cannot be recommended for the treatment of patients suffering from kidney and urinary tract diseases. If you do not know how to replace chicory  with pancreatitis, it is better to ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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