Overview:
Nutritional support refers to medical care that helps patients get the nutrients they need to maintain health, recover from illness, or manage medical conditions. It is used when a patient cannot eat enough or properly absorb nutrients due to illness, surgery, or other health challenges. This support ensures the body gets essential vitamins, minerals, and energy to promote healing and overall well-being.
Symptoms:
Signs that a patient may need nutritional support include rapid weight loss, fatigue, muscle weakness, poor wound healing, or digestive issues like nausea and diarrhea. Severe cases may involve malnutrition symptoms such as hair loss, dry skin, or a weakened immune system.
Treatments/Procedures:
Infusion therapy for nutrition helps patients who cannot eat or absorb nutrients due to illness, surgery, or medical conditions. It delivers essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream to support health and recovery. This may include total parenteral nutrition, which provides a balanced mix of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. The treatment is customized for each patient and carefully monitored by medical professionals.