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...of nutrients. The high nutrient levels and unique fats in Neocate also make it a good choice for patients with other disorders that affect digestion and absorption, such as protein maldigestion or fat malabsorption. Some patients might also have a condition called Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome(FPIES). This is related to Eosinophilic Esophagitis(EoE), and Neocate can also help. Stay tuned for next week’s article in the Gut Series, which will discuss the large intestine! – Rob...

...children, symptoms and signs of GERD and a condition called eosinophilic esophagits – EoE – can often be similar. In the past, children with EoE were often misdiagnosed as having GERD. However, this is much less common today. So, how are GERD and EoE symptoms similar? GERD vs. EoE Symptoms. Some of the signs and symptoms of EoE in children include: Vomiting Pain or discomfort in the stomach or chest Refusal to eat Selective eating...

...FPIES, or food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome, is a condition that I’ve been hearing about more and more lately. It is not particularly well-known, so I thought we could cover some of the basics in today’s blog. What is FPIES? FPIES is a disease that typically affects infants and young children. While it can mimic food allergies, the difference with FPIES is that it is a non-IgE mediated immune reaction in the gastrointestinal (GI)...

...previous articles about this interesting allergic condition: Get a better understanding of FPIES through 6 Moms Sharing Their Stories Read Roland’s Story, and learn how Neocate helped him Read Mom Renee’s story about her family’s FPIES journey Listen to one of the allergists who’s helped conduct research on FPIES to break down the ins and outs of FPIES in this Fact vs. Fiction video: Watch this video to learn more about FPIES through the stories...

...this surgery may be needed due to necrotizing enterocolitis (a condition that occurs in premature infants and leads to the death of bowel tissue) or congenital bowel defects (such as midgut volvulus, omphalocele or gastroschisis). Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Infants with SBS cannot absorb enough water, vitamins, and other nutrients from breast milk or formula to live. The main treatment is nutritional support. At first, total parenteral nutrition or TPN (where nutrition is delivered directly...

...founder of the International FPIES Association (I-FPIES, formerly IAFFPE) shares the stories of families who have encountered this serious condition and the work I-FPIES is doing to develop methods for early detection and new treatment options.   To learn more about FPIES and how you can help I-FPIES, please visit their site at www.fpies.org Can you and your family relate? Please share any advice you have for families dealing with FPIES. Last updated July 2020...

Crohn’s Disease (CD) is a type inflammatory bowel disease. It may occur in any part of the GI tract but usually it affects the small intestine and/or the colon. Individuals with CD have periods of improvements and periods of “flare ups” when symptoms present. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fatigue, weight loss and in children, growth delay, etc. CD is thought to be caused by an abnormal immune system....