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The most effective treatment for acute pancreatitis is administered through hospitalization and may involve the following actions;
For most people, self-care alone is not enough to treat pancreatitis. People may be able to make themselves more comfortable during an attack, but they will most likely continue to have attacks until treatment is received for the underlying cause of the symptoms. If symptoms are mild, people might try the following preventive measures:
- Those people who are having trouble breathing are given oxygen.
- An IV line is started, usually in the arm. The IV line is used to give medications and fluids. The fluids replace water lost from vomiting or from inability to take in fluids, helping the person to feel better and flushing the system.
- If needed, medications for pain and nausea are prescribed.
- Antibiotics are given if the health care provider suspects an infection may be present.
- Patients are often times given NPO (Nil Per Os [nothing by mouth]) status. No food or liquid should be taken by mouth for a few days. This is called bowel rest. By refraining from food or liquid intake, the intestinal tract and pancreas are given a chance to start healing.
- In some cases a nasogastric (NG) tube may be needed. The thin, flexible plastic tube is inserted through the nose and down into the stomach to suck out the stomach juices. This suction of the stomach juices rests the intestine further, helping the pancreas to recover.
- If the attack lasts longer than a few days, nutritional supplements are administered through an IV line.
For most people, self-care alone is not enough to treat pancreatitis. People may be able to make themselves more comfortable during an attack, but they will most likely continue to have attacks until treatment is received for the underlying cause of the symptoms. If symptoms are mild, people might try the following preventive measures:
- Stop all alcohol consumption.
- Take on a clear (that is, "see through") liquid diet consisting of broths, gelatin, and water. These simple foods may allow the inflammation process to get better.
- Over-the-counter pain medications may also help.
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