| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choking on food | 78 | 13 | |
| Support weight gain | 71 | 25 | |
| General health | 56 | 19 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 19 | 3 | |
| Atrophy of tongue muscles | 10 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 5 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 2 | |
| PEG tube failure | 2 | |
| Stomach distention | 2 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Acid reflux | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 31 |
Member evaluations
Nav_Shaikh
evaluated on Feb 01, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Barrett's esophagus: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
amma
evaluated on Oct 19, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
pitsbacon
evaluated on Nov 18, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Pre-placement while body still healthy: Major
- Side effects: Mild