Tag: Clinical complications

Refeeding syndrome is a potentially fatal metabolic condition that can cause rapid and dangerous shifts in electrolytes when nutrition is reintroduced after a period of severe malnutrition. A sudden hormonal and metabolic change places immense stress on the body, leading to a cascade of complications. This article explores in detail what electrolyte abnormalities occur in refeeding syndrome, the mechanisms behind them, and their clinical consequences.

While total parenteral nutrition (TPN) delivers nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system, it is often associated with gastrointestinal issues, including diarrhea. However, TPN is rarely the direct cause of this symptom, which more often arises from related medical complications and changes in the gut environment. For patients undergoing this vital therapy, understanding the indirect relationship is key to effective management.