Tag: Gastroesophageal reflux

Recent research from the *European Journal of Nutrition* highlights that delaying meals can significantly worsen postprandial glucose control. The diseases caused by eating late at night are linked to a disruption in our body's natural 24-hour clock, or circadian rhythm, leading to a cascade of metabolic and physiological issues.

In critically ill patients, intolerance to standard gastric enteral feeding is a common complication, with some studies showing high gastric residual volumes that can disrupt nutritional delivery. Understanding **under which circumstances would post pyloric feeding be preferred over enteral feeding** is crucial for ensuring patients receive adequate and safe nutrition to support recovery.

According to the American Gastroenterological Association, over 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, a key symptom of GERD. Learning how to manage nutrition with GERD is often the first and most effective step in controlling symptoms and improving quality of life. This guide provides comprehensive strategies for dietary management.

According to the National Institutes of Health, a feeding jejunostomy tube is a method of delivering nutrients through the small bowel when feeding directly into the stomach is not possible. So, **why would someone need a J-tube**? The primary reason is to provide essential nutrition directly to the jejunum, bypassing the stomach and esophagus when a person cannot eat or absorb food orally.