Watermelon with pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is one of the diseases in which a patient must adhere to a strict diet and restrict the consumption of fats and carbohydrates. Sometimes it is very difficult to follow the doctor's instructions and I want to diversify the menu, so in the beginning of autumn, when the melon season begins, doctors often ask whether it is possible to watermelon in pancreatitis.

Since the pulp does not contain a lot of fat, which can damage the pancreatitis, it would seem that watermelon should not be prohibited. However, in the juice of the berries there are simple and complex carbohydrates, which can increase the secretion of the pancreas, which can provoke an exacerbation of pancreatitis. Therefore, doctors are allowed to use watermelon only for a certain type of pathology, provided that the disease is in the phase of remission.

Drinking watermelon with exacerbation

Pancreatitis is nothing but inflammation of the pancreas because of the action of its enzymes, which are activated early. To reduce the synthesis of pancreatic enzymes, you must avoid fried, fatty foods and those that cause an increase in secretion.

Therefore, the first recommendation for exacerbation is the creation of functional dormancy of the pancreas and other organs of the proximal part.

In the period of exacerbation of pancreatitis, when the patient has nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe pain in the abdomen, giving back and shoulder blades, the use of melons will only strengthen the symptoms. The carbohydrates contained in them cause an increase in the secretion of enzymes.

Watermelon has a choleretic effect and leads to increased gas production, because it contains fiber. Even a little eaten juicy pulp can cause unpleasant symptoms in the form of intestinal colic, diarrhea and flatulence.

When exacerbating the use of any berries, vegetables and fruits not treated with heat

is prohibited. Therefore, the answer to the question whether it is possible to eat a watermelon in pancreatitis at the stage of exacerbation is unequivocally negative. But if the inflammatory process, localized in the pancreas or gallbladder, quickly gives in to therapy and the person does not experience discomfort, then in agreement with the attending physician you can include a small amount of melons in the diet.

At first they can be tried in the form of mousse and follow the individual reaction. If you do not feel the heaviness and swelling, there is no frequent urge to go to the toilet, then you can switch to eating fresh watermelons and melons, but in small portions.

Is it allowed to eat watermelon with remission of

And if at the acute stage the diet should be strict so as not to increase the inflammation, then is it possible to eat a watermelon in case of chronic pancreatitis or about it, in general, it is necessary to forget. Experts do not prohibit eating watermelon in the phase of remission. This applies even to those patients who have problems with the breakdown of carbohydrates.

The fact is that the sweetness of the berry gives not only glucose, but also fructose, respectively, the body does not need to synthesize much insulin to assimilate the product. Recently, watermelon from melon has a very low glycemic index.

With chronic pancreatitis, you can eat watermelon, it does not harm the pancreas and does not provoke increased secretion of pancreatic juice. At the same time, the berry contains a lot of useful substances that have a positive effect on the whole organism, which makes it an indispensable product that can diversify the menu of people with digestive system problems.

Pulp of watermelon consists of 5.5-13% of easily digestible sugars( ripe tyqvina basically contains glucose and fructose, and sucrose is formed during the storage period).

The edible part of watermelon is rich in pectins, proteins, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins( B1, B2, B9, PP, A, C).

Watermelon has a diuretic, choleretic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, laxative and firming effect on the body. It not only normalizes digestion, but also strengthens the reduction of intestinal walls.

Folic acid, which is part of the striped berries, assists in the assimilation of protein foods, which is important for patients with pancreatitis, since a prolonged course of the disease leads to protein starvation.

Watermelon doctors can recommend in the treatment of obesity, with pathologies of the cardiovascular system and liver, in the presence of stones in the gallbladder and urinary tract

The positive effect of watermelon is due to its composition:

• because a large striped berry has a diuretic and laxative effect, it will help to get rid offrom swelling and cleanse the intestines from accumulated masses;
• watermelon is rich in antioxidants, which cleanse the body of free radicals, thereby eliminating inflammation and preventing the appearance of a tumor;
• salts of iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and magnesium have a positive effect on the digestive, cardiovascular and endocrine glands;
• cellulose accelerates digestion and helps the removal of "bad" cholesterol from the vessels;
• folic and ascorbic acid has an antisclerotic effect;
• watermelon does not load the liver and urinary tract, and alkaline compounds affect the acid-base balance, which leads to the normalization of the acidity of the gastric juice.

And one more positive property of the pumpkin is its unique taste. With inflammation of the gallbladder( cholecystitis), which often goes to the burden of pancreatitis, you can not only eat a ripe watermelon, it is even recommended to include it in the diet, as the fiber helps to get rid of diarrhea and prevents its further appearance.

With gastritis, which develops against the background of pancreatitis, it is allowed to eat berries. It even contributes to the normalization of acidity. But you should not eat it too much, as this can lead to stomach overflow and a feeling of discomfort, vomiting.

How to choose a watermelon to avoid exacerbation of pancreatitis

The ripening period of the tyqviny end of August is the beginning of September. It is during this period that it is recommended to use melons to get maximum pleasure and benefit from the product. Today watermelon can lie on the shelves of the store until the end of December, but the taste and usefulness of these berries is extremely doubtful.

From too late, as from too early fruits( which appear on sale outside the season), it is better to refuse not only people with pancreatitis and cholecystitis, but also absolutely healthy. The fresh berries contain much more useful substances than in the one stored for a long time.

Since watermelon is a seasonal berry, it has been learned to store it for future use. Make jam, candied fruit, mousse from it. Gourmets even learned to marinate and fry a watermelon. From the last two options, patient pancreatitis still needs to be abandoned even during the remission of the disease.

During the period of stable remission of pancreatitis, the patient can consume up to 1.5 kg of watermelon and up to 0.5 kg of melon, and during the period of exacerbation it is better to completely abandon fresh vegetables, berries and fruits.

Watermelon is able to accumulate nitrates in the pulp. The reception of such a fruit can provoke poisoning with a classic clinical picture: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea. In children, after eating such a fetus, severe dyspeptic disorders may occur.

It is possible to eat or not a specific watermelon will be understood only by the type of pulp

It is better not to eat watermelon with "dormant" pancreatitis, if:

• white or yellowish veins are visible in the pulp;
• flesh color gives a lilac shade;
• flesh is glossy in appearance, not grains.

Despite the fact that experts advise before eating a watermelon, assess the appearance of the pulp, buying a cut fruit is prohibited, because bacteria and various substances very quickly settle and accumulate in the berry.

Negative on the well-being can affect not only the use of berries with a large number of nitrates, but also when eating a large amount of pulp or overripe fruit. To avoid indigestion or pain in the abdominal area with chronic pancreatic pancreatitis, doctors recommend watermelon using the following rules:

• the allowed daily dose can not be eaten immediately, but divided into several portions;
• although watermelon bones contain useful oils, they still have to be removed, since they can lead to inflammation of the gastric mucosa and have a negative effect on the pancreas;
• is not recommended to eat a watermelon variety that does not have pits;
• is not a berries before going to sleep, as this will not only lead to frequent night urination, but will also put additional strain on the pancreas.

Against the background of chronic pancreatitis, pathologies such as diabetes mellitus, narrowing of the duodenum, cholecystitis, gastritis, ulcers and others can develop.

Those patients who have complications, it is still recommended to check with your doctor if you can eat a watermelon in a particular case. If you decide to taste the juicy pulp of a striped berry, it is better to eat a slice of not more than 150 gr and follow the reaction of the body.