How do members experience MIC-KEY G-tube?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 10 8
Choking on food 7 5
General health 5 3
Support weight gain 4 6
Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) 2 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 1
Excessive discharge from wound 1
Pain 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 5
None 17

Member evaluations

Navy Nurse

evaluated on Aug 30, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for maintain weight: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

strapples

evaluated on Feb 20, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for Support weight gain: Major
  • Side effects: None

rdc59

evaluated on Nov 11, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for Support weight gain: Slight
  • Side effects: None