Can a patient with chronic pancreatitis take beer? Is Creon the right medicine for it?
You will find information on chronic pancreatitis http://www.drugs.com/enc/chronic-pancreatitis.html As chronic pancreatitis is most often caused by alcoholism and alcohol abuse, it is up to the patient’s doctor to make the decision about beer and alcohol consumption. Treatment of chronic pancreatitis may involve: * Analgesics or surgical nerve block to relieve pain * Eating a low-fat diet * Getting enough vitamins and calcium in the diet * Taking insulin to control blood sugar levels * Taking supplemental pancreatic enzymes, such as Creon.
