Why is Severe Diarrhea a Contraindication to Enteral Nutrition?
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According to a study on critically ill patients, diarrhea complicates enteral feeding in a significant percentage of cases, with severe diarrhea posing a significant risk. When the gastrointestinal tract is compromised, as it is during a severe episode of diarrhea, the delivery of nutrients via enteral nutrition can exacerbate patient instability and lead to serious complications.