gain BMI: 33.5 Ideal Body Weight/Dosing Weight: 70 kg %IBW: 143% Nutrition-Focused Physical Findings Mouth: Lips dry, tongue slightly red, teeth in poor condition Hair: appeared brittle and dry, balding Nails: dry, white, chalky appearance Skin: soft [slideserve.com]

gain of 10.7# while at hospital. [documents.tips]

The aim of treatment is to provide the correct balance of nutrients and fluid to enable normal growth, weight gain and activity. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

gain and a high quality of life. [ 17 ] Bowel lengthening is technically feasible in over half of adult patients with SBS. [patient.info]

However, a Cochrane review noted that the benefits of weight gain and energy absorption with the use of human GH were temporary, and its adverse effects, including manifestations of acromegaly, limited its long-term clinical utility. 13 For several years [dovepress.com]

Diagnosis Determine Body Mass Index Beth is underweight, having lost a total of 17lbs since the surgery. She is now has a BMI of 18 kg/m 2. Normal BMI is 18.5-24.9 kg/m 2. [library.queensu.ca]

Symptoms can include: Diarrhea Steatorrhea Edema (especially of the legs) Very foul-smelling stools Weight loss Diagnosis – Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Goals of Treatment for SBS: Provide the patient with adequate nutrients, water, and electrolytes to [slideserve.com]

[…] disorder caused by a lack of functional small intestine. [3] The primary symptom is diarrhea, which can result in dehydration, malnutrition, and weight loss. [1] Other symptoms may include bloating, heartburn, feeling tired, lactose intolerance, and foul-smelling [en.wikipedia.org]

Patients develop diarrhea and malabsorption of nutrients with large-volume, foul-smelling stools. The patient may develop vitamin and mineral deficiencies. [clinicaladvisor.com]

CASE REPORT A 9-year-old girl was brought to the ophthalmology ambulatory department by her mother with symptoms of a foreign body sensation, mucous secretion, and recurrent bordeola in both eyes for a period of 2 months. [healio.com]

They were more prominent in the mucous and lipidie fractions of the lacrimal film, besides conjunctival and corneal epithelium growth. [healio.com]

These data confirm a relationship between unstable lacrimal film and diminished epithelial metabolism in patients with hypovitaminosis A.1,2,5 Eyelid alterations can be manifested as blepharitis or meibomian gland dysfunction6; in this case, the patient [healio.com]

skin on lower extremities appeared tight and shiny, no pitting No observable physical findings of muscle wasting or depletion of fat stores Client History Occupation: Previously managed an RV park, lost job in 2006 Social history: Never married, no [slideserve.com]

skin on lower extremities appeared tight and shiny, no pittingNo observable physical findings of muscle wasting or depletion of fat stores Completed nutrition-focused physical exam on the patient did not find anything terribly significantNursing noted [documents.tips]

Zinc deficiency - angular stomatitis, poor wound healing, alopecia, scaly erythematous rash around the mouth, eye, nose and perineum. [patient.info]

Suggested Guidelines for Nutrition Care: Adult TPN Guidelines. Revised Oct 2011. Available at: Healthy & Science University. Suggested Guidelines for Nutrition Care: Adult Short Bowel Syndrome Guidelines. Revised Dec 2011. Available at : Parrish CR. [documents.tips]

Suggested Guidelines for Nutrition Care: Adult TPN Guidelines. Revised Oct 2011. Available at: Oregon Healthy & Science University. Suggested Guidelines for Nutrition Care: Adult Short Bowel Syndrome Guidelines. Revised Dec 2011. [slideserve.com]

[…] keratitis, corneal ulcers, and even extensive corneal necrosis that may lead to blindness.3 Xerophthalmia is a serious ophthalmologic condition and should, thetefore, always be considered when conducting a differential diagnosis of patients who have suggestive [healio.com]

[10] Much hope is vested in Omegaven, a type of lipid TPN feed, in which recent case reports suggest the risk of liver disease is much lower. [11] Although promising, small intestine transplant has a mixed success rate, with postoperative mortality [en.wikipedia.org]

The results of this Phase 2 trial suggest the potential of glepaglutide to provide increases in both energy, fluid and electrolyte absorption. I look forward to contributing to the next clinical development phase." [globenewswire.com]