Scurvy Related to the Use of a Homemade Tube Feeding Formula

Chris O’Hara

doi:10.1177/1941406415616373

Scurvy Related to the Use of a Homemade Tube Feeding Formula

Chris O’Hara

Department of Pediatrics

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Abstract

A family was administering a homemade formula to empirically treat presumed food allergies in their tube feeding–dependent child. He presented with widespread bruising and tenderness, loose teeth, swollen gums, and anemia. Scurvy was diagnosed, and he showed rapid improvement with vitamin C therapy. Providers who care for individuals who are fed homemade formulas, or who have unusual dietary practices, need to be aware of possible macro- and micronutrient deficiencies.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	381-384
Number of pages	4
Journal	Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition
Volume	7
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1941406415616373
State	Published - Dec 1 2015

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Food Science
Nutrition and Dietetics

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