Life-Threatening Malnutrition in Very Severe ME/CFS

Life-Threatening Malnutrition in Very Severe ME/CFS

Very severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), (also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) can lead to problems with nutrition and hydration. The reasons can be an inability to swallow, severe gastrointestinal problems tolerating food or the patient being too debilitated to eat and drink. Some patients wi...

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Main Authors:	Helen Baxter, Nigel Speight, William Weir
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:	Healthcare
Subjects:	Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) enteral feeding Nasogastric Tube (NGT) Nasojejunal Tube (NJT) Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/4/459

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