Eggs in acute and chronic pancreatitis: raw, boiled, quail
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The nature of the disease caused by inflammation of the pancreas, causes patients to be very careful and thoughtful about their diet, so as not to provoke a complication. When the function of the body to produce pancreatic juice with enzymes involved in digestion is disturbed, herpes pain, general weakness, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and dry mouth appear. In addition to drug therapy for pathology, diet is essential. Is there room for eggs?
Is it possible to have eggs with pancreatitis?
There are different answers to this question and they depend on the form of the disease:
- eggs in acute pancreatitis - it is characterized by severe pain, fever, decrease in blood pressure, increased heart rate, sweating. The attack, just exhausting the person, can last from an hour to several days. Such a state requires the immediate call of the ambulance brigade and the complete refusal of both food and drink, since this may cause an increase in the area of damage to the inflammation of the organ. Fasting is maintained for 3-5 days, then egg whites are carefully introduced into the diet in the form of a steam omelet, a souffle with its participation, and casseroles. And about a month after the outbreak of the disease, a welded soft-boiled whole is allowed;
- eggs in chronic pancreatitis - symptoms of the initial stage are insignificant, but over time there is a progression of pancreatic insufficiency, which affects the well-being. Much still depends on nutrition, so it may not be a strict limitation, but adhering to the main canons of dietary nutrition should be present. In this case, eggs should not be abused, but one thing in a day is quite acceptable. The dense yolk of a hard-boiled egg is poorly digested, fried fried eggs, egg salads with mayonnaise are unacceptable. It is best to cook steam omelets, poached or soft boiled, and also add to the mince, used in baking;
- eggs for pancreatitis and cholecystitis - often these diseases are caused by the same reasons, only in the case of cholecystitis, inflammation covers the gallbladder. Sometimes one pathology burdens another. Nutrition - the most important link in therapeutic measures for their localization and eggs are used according to the previous scenario;
- eggs with exacerbation of pancreatitis - a chronic course of the disease has 2 stages: exacerbations and remission. The first happens in violation of the diet, can be triggered by fatty, spicy foods, alcohol, as well as injuries, infections. Its peculiarity is that the pancreatic juice, designed to break down fats and carbohydrates, infects its own cells, leading to their death. The clinical picture is very similar to the acute phase and requires an immediate response, including one or two hungry days with further severe restrictions on food. Eggs are included in the menu only after an obvious decrease in the severity of symptoms.
Benefits
Why all the same eggs should be in the human diet? Diseases of the digestive system ultimately lead to a violation of the absorption necessary for the full functioning of human organs. He needs animal proteins and eggs are almost completely (95%) digested. The benefit of the yolk is mineral-rich (potassium, calcium, sulfur, phosphorus, iron, magnesium) and vitamins (A, D, E, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, B12, H, KK, choline, PP) . Eggs have a positive effect on brain activity, help strengthen the bone system, and recent studies prove that they are useful for the cardiovascular system.
Quail eggs for pancreatitis
More dietary are quail eggs. Their protein is saturated with essential amino acids, vitamin A is 2.5 times higher than chicken, more in them and iron, copper, phosphorus, cobalt. Quail product has anti-inflammatory properties and is able to restore pancreatic tissue, blocking the destructive effect of enzymes on it.
While chicken eggs are recommended for pancreatitis only in cooked form, quail eggs can be eaten raw. The daily rate of an adult person is 3-5 pieces, for children 1-3 is enough, depending on age. Drink them 30 minutes before the main meal. It is believed that the course during the month helps to strengthen the body.
Possible risks
The greatest risk associated with chicken eggs, is the possibility of infection with salmonella. This intestinal infection is in itself a serious disease, and against the background of pancreatitis can lead to dangerous consequences. To avoid possible complications of the eggs should be well washed and boiled.
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