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Pancreatitis

The majority of pancreatitis is due to alcohol or gallstones. There are less common causes which require appropriate investigations by a specialist. Avoiding alcohol is extremely important for anyone with pancreatitis.

Below are diet recommendations to adhere to following an episode of pancreatitis:

Avoid alcohol
Eat low fat meals - but keep a well balanced diet
Drink plenty of non-caffeinated fluids to keep well hydrated

Additional recommendations regarding diet and lifestyle include:

Eating well balanced meals at least 3 per day
Being sure to adhere to a high fibre diet
Including calcium in your diet
Choosing meals low in saturated fats
Aiming for a healthy weight (BMI 20-25). Note: rapid changes in weight (increase or decrease) can cause stone formation so be sure to make modifications in your weight gradually.

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