Drink liquids at room temperature. Drink liquids between meals rather than with meals. Avoid foods with sorbitol, xylitol, and mannitol. Avoid concentrated sweets such as candy, cakes, and pies. TPN is a special mixture of glucose, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals that are given through an IV into the veins.
Many people call it intravenous feedings.
The TPN solution is usually infused continuously over several hours of the day. Crohn s disease is a chronic condition that may recur at various times over a lifetime. Children may experience physical, emotional, social, and family problems as a result of the disease, increasing the importance for proper management and treatement of the condition. The following chart summarizes some of the problems children may face, according to the Pediatric Crohn s disease and Colitis Association. Need for all family members to learn about the disease and understand its effects on the child Learning to cope with unexpected changes in family routine Trying to channel frustration when angry Respect for privacy Encouraging independence of the child with Crohn s disease Click here to view the Online Resources page of this Web.