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There can be multiple causes of diarrhea with tube feeds. (1) The rate of flow is too fast. When too much formula hits the gut at once, the gut can react with diarrhea. The solution is to feed more slowly. (2) Sometimes the osmolarity of the formula is more than the gut can handle. Fluid is drawn in to the gut to equalize the osmolarity, thus causing diarrhea. The solution is to adjust the calorie density of the formula (do NOT do this without consulting a dietician or physician!).
Deborah Terrill, RN
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Can tooth extraction cause diarrhea?
Yes it can cause diarrhea, particularly the antibiotics
Can thyroid issues cause diarrhea?
Yes, thyroid issues can cause diarrhea.
Should this cause diarrhea?
Yes, this should cause diarrhea. That also has been known to cause diarrhea. Inversely, the other has been observed to have a constipatory effect.
What can you take to get diarrhea?
You can get Viruses that can cause Diarrhea from contaminated Water. Also, Drinking laxative drinks like prune juice can cause Diarrhea.
Will too much salt in body cause diarrhea?
it won't cause diarrhea but it will raise your blood pressure.
Would drink cold water cause diarrhea?
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Do apricots cause diarrhea?
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Can dewormer cause diarrhea in cats?
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Can dewormer cause diarrhea in kittens?
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Can dewormer cause diarrhea in pets?
Yes, dewormer can cause diarrhea in pets as a common side effect.
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