Refeeding syndrome in adults with celiac crisis: a case report

Refeeding syndrome in adults with celiac crisis: a case report

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Abstract Background Refeeding syndrome is a rare and life-threatening pathology with polyvisceral manifestations occurring in sequal eclipse 5 battery severely malnourished patients.It is rarely described in adults with celiac disease.Case presentation We report the case of a 28-year-old Tunisian woman followed up for celiac disease, who did not adhere to the gluten-free diet.She presented to our hospital with celiac crisis manifested by severe diarrhea, and metabolic and electrolyte disturbances.

The treatment of electrolyte abnormalities, hydration, and nutritional support was marked by the occurrence on the fifth day of refeeding syndrome with psychomotor agitation followed by respiratory distress and rubbermaid 8 gallon trash can a state of cardiogenic shock.Conclusions Refeeding syndrome is still under-recognized.It should be systematically prevented for high-risk patients.Nutritional support in patients with celiac crisis should be monitored carefully since the risk of refeeding syndrome is very high with a poor prognosis.