nutrition

Adding nutrients to my son’s diet led to unexpected issues

My 5-year-old son, Cayden, has seen a nutritionist his entire life. In his younger years, this was important because Cayden was underweight. Recently, he has gained weight, but the visits are still necessary because he’s tube-fed. Thankfully, Cayden is able to see his nutritionist at the same time as…

Feeding Tubes for Pompe Disease

Eating and drinking or nursing can pose a problem for patients with Pompe disease. These patients may require feeding tubes to ensure safety and proper nutrition. Here is some information about feeding problems in Pompe disease and options for different feeding tubes. What is Pompe disease? Pompe disease is a…