Improving tolerability of the ketogenic diet in patients with abnormal endoscopic findings

Jung, Da Eun; Chung, Jin-Gyun; Kang, Hoon Chul; Kim, Heung Dong

doi:10.1016/j.braindev.2007.12.005

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“…Gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or constipation, which are common early complications, may cause the parents and patients to give up the diet (Kang et al, 2004). Temporary use of antiacids or antiemetics can help to relieve the symptoms (Jung et al, 2008). Psychological support is critical for families, as is education about complications and their prevention and management.…”

Section: How To Provide a Successful Ketogenic Dietmentioning

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Cultural challenges in using the ketogenic diet in Asian countries

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Kim

2008

Epilepsia

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SUMMARYThe ketogenic diet (KD) is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet that has been used for intractable childhood epilepsy since the early 1920s. After the resurgence of the KD since the mid 1990s in the United States, there has been a dramatic increase in its use worldwide. The increasing use of this diet in Asia is not an exception. However, since carbohydrates are considered to be a main dietary composition of Asians, there has been some limitation on the rapid adaptation of KD. This summary will give a brief review on current state, limitations, and efforts to provide a successful KD in Asia.

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Section: How To Provide a Successful Ketogenic Dietmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cultural challenges in using the ketogenic diet in Asian countries

Seo

Kim

2008

Epilepsia

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“…Gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or constipation, which are common early complications, may cause both the parents and patients to consider giving up the diet. Temporary use of antiacids or antiemetics can help to relieve the symptoms (Jung et al, 2008a). Psychological support is also critical for families, as is education about complications and their prevention and management.…”

Section: How To Provide a Successful Ketogenic Dietmentioning

confidence: 99%