The effect of rhubarb in treatment of severe pancreatitis

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of rhubarb in treatment of severe pancreatitis.Methods A total of 40 patients with severe pancreatitis were selected and divided randomly into two groups: rhubarb group and control group.In addition to normal regulations treatment,in rhubard group the patients received rhubarb(25 g/d) for 5 days,while in control group the patients were not be taken rhubarb.The changes of symptom of abdominal fullness,abdominal pain,the levels of amylase,staying in the hospital time and expenses were investigated between the two groups.Results In rhubarb group,rhubarb greatly improved the symptom of abdominal fullness and abdominal pain,the levels of anaylase were decreased early.Staying in the hospital time and expenses were significantly decreased.Conclusion Rhubarb and is an effective therapy for symptom of severe acute pancreatitis.