What is Feeding Tube?
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Feeding tubes are used to support a person's nutritional needs. They may be temporary or needed intermittently during acute illness and in recovery. It may be used long term to provide nutrition and hydration when control over swallowing is impaired due to progressive disease or injury.
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How do members experience Feeding Tube?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 105 | 34 | |
| General health | 79 | 11 | |
| Choking on food | 61 | 17 | |
| Support weight gain | 25 | 8 | |
| Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) | 12 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal bloating | 4 | |
| Pain | 3 | |
| Acid reflux | 2 | |
| Uncomfortable | 2 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Bleeding around feeding tube insertion point | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 20 | |
| None | 49 |
Member evaluations
nacona
evaluated on Dec 25, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Support weight gain: Major
- Side effects: None
Navy Nurse
evaluated on Aug 30, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for maintain weight: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Gerd-NF
evaluated on Aug 17, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
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