A common complication of enteral tube feeding is

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Although diarrhea is the most commonly reported complication associated with enteral feeding, often the enteral nutrition is not the cause.More likely reasons for the diarrhea to occur include bacterial overgrowth, antibiotic use, gastrointestinal motility disorders, and administration of hyperosmolar medications and electrolyte supplements.Adjusting the medications and their administration can correct the diarrhea.The use of prebiotics and probiotics, pectin, bulking agents, and antidiarrheal medications are other ways to treat the diarrhea.

A Common Complication of Enteral Tube Feeding Is