Abstract
Refeeding syndrome is a life-threatening condition resulting from over-rapid or unbalanced nutrition support given to malnourished patients. It usually occurs within 4 days of starting to feed. With starvation, levels of glucose begin to fall within 24–72 h. There is a resultant loss of body fat and protein and an accompanying depletion of potassium, phosphate, and magnesium.The reintroduction of nutrition to a starved or fasted individual results in a rapid decline in both gluconeogenesis and anaerobic metabolisms. The principle is to gradually step up the calories intake over a period of 3–5 days and at the same time keep a watch on electrolytes and continue with thiamine supplementation.
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