Title
Hypoalbuminemia and Magnesium in Diarrhea Associated with Tube Feeding
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1995
Abstract
Osmotic diarrhea is a significant problem in patients receiving enteral nutrition, the cause of which is multifactorial. However, a role for both hypoalbuminemia and, more recently, for medications containing magnesium has been suggested. The literature regarding the role of either hypoalbuminemia or magnesium in the diarrhea associated with patients receiving enteral nutrition is mixed. Some investigators claim there is an association while others claim no relationship at all. This controversy may result from the lack of an accepted, consistent method for reporting incidence of diarrhea. Recent literature regarding reporting of diarrhea prevalence and the possible roles of hypoalbuminemia and magnesium in diarrhea in patients receiving enteral feeding are reviewed.
Department
Chemistry and Geology
Print ISSN
0883-5691
Publication Title
Topics in Clinical Nutrition
Recommended Citation
Hadley, M., Webb, A., & Burkholder, V.R. (1995). Hypoalbuminemia and magnesium in diarrhea associated with tube feeding. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 10(4), 25-34. https://journals.lww.com/topicsinclinicalnutrition/Abstract/1995/09000/Hypoalbuminemia_and_magnesium_in_diarrhea.4.aspx
Publisher's Copyright and Source
Copyright © 1995 Aspen Publishers, Inc.
