Feeding Tube FAQ
October 28, 2020
What is a feeding tube, and why might you need one? A feeding tube delivers a nutrient feed directly into the stomach, allowing an adult
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What is a feeding tube, and why might you need one? A feeding tube delivers a nutrient feed directly into the stomach, allowing an adult
As Duchenne progresses, nutritional issues also change. During childhood, especially when steroids are used and at the time when children start using a wheelchair, there
In general, adults with neuromuscular disorders should strive to have a healthy diet balanced in energy, protein, fluid, calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients. Adults
There have been a range of nutritional supplements investigated in boys with DMD. The most promising supplement is creatine monohydrate. A systematic literature review (considered
Energy balance is an important concept for understanding weight management. The body uses energy all the time, even when at rest or sleep. Energy balance
Constipation is a common symptom for both children and adults with DMD and other neuromuscular disorders and can be very uncomfortable and dangerous if untreated (Kraus et.
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