One of my patients, Lao Zhang, was usually in a good health, but suddenly he started to have frequent abdominal pain, and sometimes he couldn't even do his job.
At first, he thought he had a bad stomach, but when he went to the hospital for a checkup, it turned out that there was a problem with the pancreas.
No, after some conditioning, he is much better now, but when he talks about that experience, he still has palpitations.
He said: "During that time, life was really worse than death, and the pain was so painful that I couldn't even straighten my back!" ”
When there is a problem with the pancreas, our body sends out some "wheezing" signals.
Today, I will tell you which three places on the body of people with bad pancreas will "exhale", and how to protect our pancreas.
First, the pancreas is not good, where will the body "exhale"?
1. Severe pain in the abdomen, worse after eating
When the pancreas is inflamed or damaged, many people experience abdominal pain, especially after eating.
This is because the pancreas secretes pancreatic juice during digestion;
When there is a problem with the pancreas itself, this secretion can become abnormal, causing pain in the abdomen to worsen.
If this happens often, then your pancreas may be sending you a distress signal.
2. Dull pain in the back, gradually aggravated
In addition to abdominal pain, pancreatic problems can also cause back pain.
This is because the pancreas is located deep in the abdomen, behind which is the spine;
When the pancreas becomes inflamed, the inflammation may affect the nerves in the back, causing vague pain in the back.
If this pain worsens over time, it may be a sign of pancreatic disease.
3. Stomach discomfort, indigestion
The pancreatic juice secreted by the pancreas contains a variety of digestive enzymes that help us digest food.
When pancreatic function declines, the secretion of these digestive enzymes is affected, leading to indigestion and stomach upset.
If you often experience stomach bloating, nausea, or even vomiting, it may be a sign of impaired pancreatic function.
If you don't have any of these symptoms, congratulations, your pancreas is healthy.
But don't rejoice too soon, there's more to the pancreas.
Second, there are other symptoms of pancreatic problems
1. Weight loss for no reason
If you eat a lot but get thinner and thinner, this is not a successful weight loss, it may be that the pancreatic function is declining and the absorption is not good.
2. Abnormal stool
The stool is light in color and floats on water, which indicates that the fat is indigestion and the pancreas may be messing around.
3. Blood sugar fluctuates
The hormones secreted by the pancreas are closely related to blood sugar, and if the pancreas is not good, it will be difficult to control blood sugar, and the risk of diabetes will rise.
4. Greasy food is difficult to digest
If you eat some oil, you will be nauseous, this is not a picky eater, it may be that the pancreas is fighting the epidemic.
3. How to Protect Our Pancreas: A Practical Health Guide
1. Rational food
If we want to protect our pancreas, we must first pay attention to our eating habits.
Try to avoid greasy fried foods, sweet desserts, and high-fat, high-sugar, high-protein foods with big fish and meat.
All of this can put a heavy burden on the pancreas, making it work overtime, and over time, it can cause problems.
Instead, we should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as nutritious whole grains like brown rice and oats.
Such a diet is not only good for the pancreas, but also for the whole body.
2. Control your weight
Chubby bodies may look cute, but for the pancreas, it's a nightmare.
Because obesity is a major risk factor for pancreatic disease.
Therefore, we need to maintain a healthy weight so that the body does not have excessive stress.
Remember, if you lose weight, your pancreas will be much easier.
But don't go on a diet to lose weight, dieting to lose weight has a greater impact on the body;
If you are fat, it is necessary to control your diet and exercise reasonably, take your time, and don't rush.
3. Quit smoking and limit alcohol
Smoking and drinking, these bad habits are not good for the body, especially for the pancreas.
The harmful substances in tobacco can directly irritate the pancreas, and the same is true for alcohol, which can make the pancreas red, swollen and inflamed.
In the long run, it may lead to various pancreatic diseases. So, for the sake of our pancreas, it's really important to quit smoking and limit alcohol.
4. Regular physical examination
Even if we usually pay attention to maintenance, we should not take it lightly.
Regular abdominal ultrasound or CT scans are like a comprehensive physical examination of the pancreas;
It can help us detect problems in time, detect them early, and treat them early, so that we can better protect our pancreas.
In general, protecting the pancreas is like taking care of a delicate flower, which requires us to take care of it with our hearts.
Only in this way can our bodies be healthier and our lives better.