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My Husband Has A Feeding Tube And The Substance They

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Posted on Sat, 18 May 2019
Question: My husband has a feeding tube and the substance they are using is causing major diarrhea. He is lactose intolerant. Is there any product out there that they can use without having major diarrhea? I would call his nurse to let him know.
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes there is

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but there are lactose-free formulas for those with lactose intolerance such as Ensure, TwoCal, and Boost. I hope you find this helpful..
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My Husband Has A Feeding Tube And The Substance They

Brief Answer: Yes there is Detailed Answer: Dear Ma’am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but there are lactose-free formulas for those with lactose intolerance such as Ensure, TwoCal, and Boost. I hope you find this helpful..