Jump to content
RemedySpot.com

enzymes

Rate this topic


Guest guest

Recommended Posts

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-

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...