Enteral synonyms

Enteral tube feeding diarrhea: Pathogenesis and the role of the colonic microflora.

Early enteral nutrition is recommended but there is no need to restrict protein or calories.

Children who cannot or will not eat, or who are unable to absorb nutrients taken by mouth, may be fed intravenously (parenteral nutrition) or through a tube inserted into the gastrointestinal tract (enteral nutrition).

Tube feedings into the gastrointestinal tract (enteral nutrition) are discontinued, and tube feedings into the veins (parenteral nutrition) are used instead until the condition has resolved.