Question 1

hi, i had recently had a peg tube feeding tube removed from my stomach, on march 11th this year, i'm not sure if they properly removed i'm still having a lot of leaking  and drainage coming from the wound, they said it would take 3 days to close,?

Accepted Answer

Should : Have closed by now. Have a follow up with your doc, sometimes infections are the culprit for non closure. Cultures may be needed from the drainage.

Question 2

bowel movement coming through feeding tube feeding tube and bowel movement is coming up through it

Accepted Answer

Not good at all.: First thing is to make sure that the bowel is not full of feces.  You should stop the feeding for now.  Patient may have obstruction or ileus.  There needs to be imaging for example abdominal flat plate or ct scant abdomen.  If no ileus or obstruction, no feces, perhaps Reglan (metoclopramide) and slowing down the tube feeding may help.
Most importantly, see GI specialist.

Question 3

what's a feeding tube for?

Accepted Answer

Help with feeding: A feeding tube is used to help patient's with food intake.  The tube will either be put down the throat, or there are more options for long-term care (e.g., a tube surgically placed in the abdomen, to directly access the stomach).  Many situations call for feeding tubes; comatose patients, patients with esophageal or swallowing problems, etc.

Question 4

what is an nj feeding tube?

Accepted Answer

Nasojejunal tube: A nasojejunal tube goes through the nose all the way down to the jejunum, part of the small bowel. It is meant to deliver the food directly in the small bowel, bypassing this way the stomach and duodenum, the first part of the small bowel.

Question 5

when should i get tube feeding.

Accepted Answer

Tube feeding: This depends on your circumstances.

Question 6

why would someone  need a feeding tube?

Accepted Answer

Different Reasons: There are several different reasons. All of which have in common an inability of a person to take in proper amounts of nutrition. These can include being comatose or unable to otherwise feed oneself, as well as esophageal or swallowing problems. In addition, some people with severe dementia eventually have need of a feeding tube.

Question 7

what are the pros and cons of feeding tube?

Accepted Answer

Easier feedings: The primary advantage of a feeding tube, whether nasal (NG) or surgical, is easier feeding. Tubes may also be used to deliver medicines or to check for gastric residuals. Tubes need upkeep and may become blocked or dislodged, so it is important to have a plan for routine and emergency care. All tubes carry the risk of infection: aspiration pnemonia for NG tubes, skin infections for surgical tube.

Question 8

how is a feeding tube replaced and removed?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Feeding tubes are either placed in a percutaneous fashion or an open fashion, depending on multiple factors with the patient. The percutaneous entry route is done without surgery, the open route is a surgical procedure. Either way, most tubes can usually be removed by a hard pull on the tube. It comes out of the skin incision and the tract usually closes up on it's own.

Question 9

what are some of the negatives of using a feeding tube?

Accepted Answer

Infection/bleeding: Can cause serious stomach infections
ulcers, bleeding, peritonitis, diarrhea, reflux, .

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: tube feeding?

Accepted Answer

Feeding via a tube: For those unable to swallow well/high risk of aspiration, a tube can be placed via the nose, mouth, or inserted through the abdominal wall (see pic) into the stomach or even further down into intestine. Food (usually liquid form such as ensure) is then fed through this tube--this is tube feeding. Have fun learning. Good luck.

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Hi, i had recently had a peg tube feeding tube removed from my stomach, on march 11th this year, i'm not sure if they properly removed i'm still having a lot of leaking and drainage coming from the wound, they said it would take 3 days to close,?

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Bowel movement coming through feeding tube feeding tube and bowel movement is coming up through it

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