The role of symbiotic to treat diarrhea in a critically ill Guillain-barre syndrome patient with morbid and type 2 diabetes mellitus : A case report

  • Beatrice Cynthia Walter Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Steffi Sonia Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Wina Sinaga Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Lily Indriani Octovia Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
Keywords: synbiotic, Guillain-Barre syndrome, critically ill, diarrhea

Abstract

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a serious post-infectious immune-mediated neuropathy, and the case is increasing every year, approximately 6 in 100.000 cases yearly. Several cases depend on mechanical ventilation (MV) and have diarrhea during treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU). This case report aims to describe the role of synbiotic supplementation in treating diarrhea in a GBS patient in intensive care unit (ICU).

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Author Biographies

Beatrice Cynthia Walter, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
Department of Nutrition
Steffi Sonia, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
Department of Nutrition
Wina Sinaga, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
Deparment of Nutrition
Lily Indriani Octovia, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
Deparment of Nutrition

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Submitted

2023-09-15
Published
2023-09-30