Here Mrs. Haritha Shyam is discusses the nutritional and clinical management of a 44-year-old patient with Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS), a neurological disorder causing muscle weakness.
- The patient required mechanical ventilation and was started on enteral nutrition early
- Due to feeding intolerance, parenteral nutrition (TPN) was introduced temporarily
- A stepwise nutrition approach was followed:
- Enteral feeding → Semi-elemental diet → TPN → Oral diet transition
- High-protein, calorie-adequate nutrition helped in:
- Preventing malnutrition
- Supporting neuromuscular recovery
- Over time, the patient showed significant weight regain and improved tolerance
- A multidisciplinary approach (dietitians, doctors, physiotherapy) was key to recovery