All articles and blog posts tagged #nutrition.
Duchenne can affect the gut as well as the limbs. Reflux, slow stomach emptying, bloating, and constipation: why they happen, and how to keep the gut comfortable.
When eating becomes hard in Duchenne, a gastrostomy can protect nutrition and weight. What tube feeding is, when it is considered, and what the decision involves.
Nutrition in DMD: weight management on steroids, bone-supporting nutrients, constipation, swallowing changes, and when to involve a dietitian.