Open AccessHypocaloric Oral Therapy During an Episode of Diarrhea and Vomiting Can Lead to Severe Malnutrition
Author(s) -
Susan S. Baker,
Anne M. Davis
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.206
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1536-4801
pISSN - 0277-2116
DOI - 10.1097/00005176-199807000-00001
Subject(s) - medicine , vomiting , diarrhea , malnutrition , pediatrics , intensive care medicine
Malnutrition associated with diarrhea and vomiting can be prevented if the focus of treatment is on nutritional requirements. Some pediatricians inappropriately continue to recommend clear liquids followed by dilute feedings or hypocaloric diets until the diarrhea clears.