How to cure pancreatitis permanently
Nov 05, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Gao Jun
Introduction
Pancreatitis can be managed through fasting and fluid restriction, inhibition of pancreatic enzyme secretion, anti-infective therapy, treatment of underlying causes, and surgical intervention, although complete reversal is difficult. If severe abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting occur, immediate medical attention is recommended. During an acute episode of pancreatitis, strict fasting and fluid restriction are required to reduce food-induced stimulation of the pancreas and prevent further activation of pancreatic enzymes.
Pancreatitis can be managed through fasting, inhibition of pancreatic enzyme secretion, anti-infective therapy, etiological treatment, and surgical intervention, although complete reversal is difficult. If severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or other symptoms occur, immediate medical attention is recommended.
1. Fasting and fluid restriction: During an acute episode of pancreatitis, strict fasting and fluid restriction are required to reduce food-induced stimulation of the pancreas, prevent further activation of pancreatic enzymes, alleviate inflammatory responses, and create favorable conditions for pancreatic recovery. Diet should be gradually reintroduced after symptom relief.
2. Inhibition of pancreatic enzyme secretion: Medications such as somatostatin or octreotide are used to suppress the secretion of pancreatic juice and enzymes, reducing autodigestion and self-damage of the pancreas. This is a core treatment approach for acute pancreatitis and must be administered under medical supervision.
3. Anti-infection therapy: When acute pancreatitis is complicated by bacterial infection, antibiotics such as cephalosporins are used to control infection and prevent serious complications like sepsis due to inflammation spread. Antibiotic selection should be guided by antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
4. Etiological treatment: For chronic pancreatitis, addressing underlying causes is essential—such as abstaining from alcohol (in alcoholic pancreatitis), blood glucose control (in diabetes-related pancreatitis), or removal of bile duct stones (in biliary pancreatitis)—to minimize pancreatic damage at its source.
5. Surgical treatment: Indicated for cases complicated by pancreatic abscess, pseudocyst formation, or biliary obstruction. Surgery may involve drainage of pus, debridement of necrotic tissue, or relief of obstruction to improve pancreatic function, alleviate symptoms, and reduce the risk of complications.
In daily life, maintain a low-fat diet, avoid overeating and excessive alcohol consumption, eat regularly to reduce pancreatic burden, monitor pancreatic function periodically, and actively manage any underlying conditions to prevent recurrence of pancreatitis.
