Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 on 21/8/03 02:39 PM, cfparents at cfparents wrote: > Subject: Enzymes > > Just a question for anyone.... > > If a child is diagnosed with cf before, at, or shortly after birth, do they > automatically prescribe enzymes without waiting to see if the child really > needs them? JC was diagnosed at 4 months. While he was thin, he was on the > growth charts. The clinic has monitored his weight carefully, but because he > continues to gain and has " normal " stools, he seems to be pancreatic > sufficient. I realize that with most cf kids it is painfully obvious that > they need enzymes, I was just wondering if its not obvious do most clinics > wait and see or do they give enzymes automatically. Just curious. > > Angie (Ma to JC, 3yo, wcf) Hey Angie, Our clinic does a 3 day fecal fat test to check whether there is malabsorbtion. (Remember that we have mandatory neo-natal screening here in Australia, so they are dealing with babies at about 2 months, many of whom may be symptom free.) I presume if the babies are loosing weight and stinking out the house, they put them on enzymes straight away. - Mum to Cate 10yrs wocf and Sian 6yrs wcf, asthma, GERD and ADD Canberra Australia- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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