What is Gastric feeding tube (G-tube)?
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A gastrostomy tube (g tube) is a tube that is placed through the abdomen into the stomach to provide liquid nutritional support.
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How do members experience Gastric feeding tube (G-tube)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support weight gain | 17 | 6 | |
| General health | 11 | 6 | |
| Support weight loss | 10 | 8 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 3 | 0 | |
| Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) | 3 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Pain | 2 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Stinging pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 13 |
Member evaluations
Wayne Lampe
evaluated on Jun 15, 2022
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Porky
evaluated on Feb 18, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Support weight gain: Major
- Side effects: None
Porky
evaluated on Jan 10, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
- Side effects: None
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