Hereditary pancreatitis secondary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Iqra Qamar M.D.[2]
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Hereditary pancreatitis include low-fat diet, multiple small meals, good hydration, antioxidants, and cessation/abstinence from smoking and alcohol use. By avoiding dehydration, physical and emotional stresses, pancreatitis can be prevented.
Secondary Prevention
- Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Hereditary pancreatitis include:
- Low-fat diet
- Multiple small meals
- Good hydration
- Antioxidants
- Cessation/abstinence from smoking and alcohol use
- Avoiding the following conditions may also prevent the recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis:
- Alcohol and tobacco use
- Dehydration
- Physical and emotional stresses
- Patients should be managed appropriately and timely with glucocorticoids and immunomodulatory drugs to prevent complications such as:
- Pancreatic insufficiency
- Diabetes
- Pancreatic calcifications or stones