Cucumbers in pancreatitis: is it possible or not?
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The diagnosis of "pancreatitis" is associated with many gastronomic restrictions, tk. Is a defeat of the tissues of the pancreas, caused by inflammation of the organ. Its function is the production of pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes necessary for digestion. Failure in this system is fraught with attacks of acute pancreatitis, which are characterized by girdling pain, fever, nausea, vomiting. Chronic course of the disease also does not pass without pain, eructations, heartburn, bloating. Pathology with its manifestations does not allow to ignore food prohibitions, it makes it necessary to carefully select products that are not capable of harming. In which series are innocuous and all-time favorite cucumbers in pancreatitis?
Is it possible to have cucumbers in pancreatitis?
Immediately we stipulate that the acute stage of pancreatitis is treated with famine and assumes a strict diet that excludes any fruits and vegetables. And only at the stage of persistent remission cucumber is gradually introduced into the diet of the patient. First, in small portions in a grated grater form, as the condition improves, with slices of the peeled vegetable. When the chronic course of the disease to the question of whether cucumber in pancreatitis, gastroenterologists confidently answer "Yes."
Cucumbers in cholecystitis and pancreatitis
Cholecystitis - inflammation of the gallbladder, accompanied by congestion of bile, poor absorption of fats. Often these diseases are satellites. Gallbladder, like the pancreas, is an equal participant in the digestive process and problems with one cause the failure of the other. Echoes and manifestations. An important aspect of their treatment is diet. Cucumbers with cholecystitis and pancreatitis have the right to be present in the menu, except for periods of exacerbations.
[Cucumbers with gastritis and pancreatitis
Wrong, unhealthy and untimely food, stress, smoking, alcohol, high acidity, an infectious agent - that's an incomplete list of causes leading to inflammation of the gastric mucosa. These same factors adversely affect the pancreas. The main condition of treatment - reducing the load on the digestive system. This task is based on a diet that takes into account the "interests" of everyone. When gastritis suitable vegetables in cooked form (boiled, steamed, baked), with the exception of a small number of ripe sweet tomatoes. Therefore, cucumbers with gastritis in combination with pancreatitis are undesirable, because for their digestion requires a large amount of hydrochloric acid.
Benefits
Cucumbers are 95% water, so they do not bring much benefit. Nevertheless, they contain vitamins A, C, B, microelements (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, iron), fiber. They provide a diuretic, choleretic effect, improve the motility of the gastrointestinal tract, remove toxins, cholesterol, relieve inflammation of the pancreas, normalize the cellular metabolism. All these characteristics refer to fresh cucumbers. It is best to use those grown in your garden. So you can be sure of their quality and freshness.
Salted and pickled cucumbers in pancreatitis can not be consumed. Although salting does not use vinegar and citric acid, they excrete it, which can provoke an attack of pancreatitis. In addition, salt, spices, horseradish, garlic are used in pickles, which will not benefit the pancreas and other digestive organs. Marinated cucumbers can cause exacerbation with a single use: they irritate the mucous, provoke increased secretion of digestive juices and enzymes.
Salad of cucumbers and tomatoes in a small dose a couple of times a week is allowed with persistent remission. Prepare it before eating, be sure to peel, you can add dill, parsley, lightly refill with quality vegetable oil, preferably olive. The remaining dish is not stored in the refrigerator to eat.
Complications
Diseases of the digestive tract are always associated with the risks of exacerbations, which are often directly dependent on food. To foresee that "it is not pleasant" from the allowed products is difficult, because the same innocuous cucumber can be nitrate. Therefore, it is important to listen to your body and record changes in it. Possible complications are associated with bloating, flatulence, diarrhea.