Feeding Intolerance in Children with Severe Impairment of the Central Nervous System: Strategies for Treatment and Prevention

Feeding Intolerance in Children with Severe Impairment of the Central Nervous System: Strategies for Treatment and Prevention

Children with severe impairment of the central nervous system (CNS) experience gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms at a high rate and severity, including retching, vomiting, GI tract pain, and feeding intolerance. Commonly recognized sources of symptoms include constipation and gastroesophageal reflux di...

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Main Author: Julie Hauer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
pediatric
neurological impairment
feeding intolerance
retching
visceral hyperalgesia
central neuropathic pain
autonomic dysfunction
disability
pediatric palliative care
symptom management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/5/1/1

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