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Regular uptake of multivitamin supplements in children with Cerebral Palsy? Is it required?

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It is not necessary to consume very high doses of vitamins, just optimal, daily required levels are sufficient.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can call or what’s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.

Tips to increase nutritional intake in children with Cerebral Palsy(CP)

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Seek help from a speech therapist to train the parent of means to help feed a child.Ask your nutritionist if your child can be fed through a gavage tube. A gavage tube can be used to provide nutrients through the nasal channel. Intravenous feeding is not applicable for feeding a child with brain damage, but can be used to deliver nutrients to a child with gut problems. Success of physical therapy also depends on how much food the child consumes that is required for muscle growth, strength and function.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can call or what’s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.

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