What to do about acute pancreatitis

Patients with acute pancreatitis can usually be treated by general treatment, medication or surgery. 1. General treatment: During the acute attack, patients should fast and undergo gastrointestinal decompression, which can reduce pancreatic secretion. When the pain is reduced and the fever subsides, the patient can start with a small amount of fat-free fluid diet and gradually increase the low-fat and low-protein diet. If there is recurrence, fasting is needed again. 2. Pharmacological treatment: growth inhibitors such as octreotide can be used as prescribed by the doctor to protect pancreatic cells and prevent the development of acute pancreatitis. Protease inhibitors, such as gabexin and ustekin, can also be used to inhibit trypsin. Acid suppression such as omeprazole and anti-inflammatory treatment such as cefuroxime can also be used. 3. Surgery: If the patient has fluid in the abdominal cavity, puncture and drainage treatment can be carried out under the doctor’s advice. Patients with acute pancreatitis should consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions to do standardized treatment.