Different diseases require different tube feeding formulas, which should be based on the patient's condition. Therefore, the dietitian will visit the patient regularly and make adjustments according to the patient's condition after discussion with the attending physician.
- Kidney failure without dialysis - low protein formulations; if the blood biochemical value is high, they should be given low phosphorus, low potassium or low sodium formulations; if they have edema or excessive volume of body fluid, they should limit their water and salt intake.
- Kidney failure with dialysis: high protein formulas.
- Diabetes or hyperglycemia due to stress - low carbohydrate and high fiber formulas.
- Severe steatorrhea and refractory diarrhea caused by short bowel syndrome, small intestinal amputation, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic insufficiency, tinea and bile deficiency - predigested formulas.
- Hepatic encephalopathy - proper amounts of protein.
- Milk protein allergy - soy protein formulations.