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Daughter lost ability to swallow 9 days ago. gi docs can't find cause & says she's in starvation ketosis but won't give her feed tube, only glucose iv. is that safe? atl area docs you can recommend?
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Correct approach...: Starvation ketosis is a derangement of the blood chemistry making it too acidic. If the patient receives intravenous or gastric tube feedings before these imbalances are corrected, they could experience re-feeding syndrome which can cause life threatening electrolyte imbalances, especially hypophosphatemia. Any patient who has not eaten in greater than five days is at risk.
Answered 3/6/2014
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CHOA: Children's hospital of atlanta has an excellent reputation. The key is to discover the cause of your daughter's symptoms. The cause of the symptoms will guide the appropriate therapy.
Answered 2/12/2016
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