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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...

...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)...

...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....

Most children outgrow thumb-sucking, diapers, and baby talk. So what about outgrowing food allergies? Food allergies are the result of the immune system gone awry. This happens when the body mistakenly believes a food to be dangerous and overreacts to protect itself. Food allergies can be short-lived or can last a lifetime. Today, there are more kids with food allergies, fewer kids are outgrowing them, and for those who do outgrow them, it’s...

Despite a lot of research, the exact cause of food allergies and the reason the number of kids affected is on the rise, is still something of a mystery. One very common question on the subject is “Are food allergies genetic?” While no one has identified a “food allergy gene,” research does show that if Mom, Dad or both parents have a history of any type of food allergy it translates into...

...of this adds up to is that food allergies and food intolerances can be easily confused with each other. Yet these conditions are different in terms of their origin, symptoms and treatment. So what are the differences between the two? What Are Food Allergies? Let’s start with the more severe of the two: food allergies. Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system identifies a food as a harmful substance. When the body recognizes anything...