Question 1

how much do enteral feeding pumps cost?

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I give up-how much?: Ask someone who sells them.

Question 2

could you still get aspiration from a gastronomy, enteral?

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Yes: Some people may continue to aspirate while on G tube. Those patients may benefit from Jejunostomy tube

Question 3

im confused anout enteral feeds and home infusion. is there a site to describe?

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Yes: Try the patient section at the american society for parenteral and enteral nutrition (aspen) website, and the olney foundation website.

Question 4

doc prescribed me proctosol for enteral hemorrhoids.i can't get cream to go in rectum and i'm on a lot of pain.  how do i get cream in?

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Don't force it: Internal hemorrhoids typically don't cause pain, unless they are prolapsed and thromboses.  Sometimes the pain is caused by an anal fissure rather than a hemorrhoid, in which case placing anything into the anal canal will be very painful and won't help either.

Question 5

is it safe for a patient to receive a tpn feed through a gj tube?my sis has severe mastocytosis & gastroparesis, and enteral feeding tube didn't work.

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Not  a question of : safety, rather why give a parenteral feeding, enterally, might not be absorbed efficiently and an expensive preparation would be wasted. The G-J tube is meant to bypass the stomach and go right into the small intestine, there are preparations meant to be used this way that don't need stomach digestive process, ask the doctors/dietician   about, wish you and your sister wellness

Question 6

what are the requirements to be admitted into an akeso?

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suicidal ideation: The majority of doctors viewing your questions are in USA.  I assume you are referring to Akeso Psychiatric Hospitals in South Africa. You stated that you have suicidal thoughts. If you have imminent thoughts of self harm you need immediate psychiatric help. Dangerousness to self or others is often a criteria for admission to psychiatric hospitals.

Question 7

what turns into a headache?

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R/O TENSION HA: The 4 basic headaches are Tension, Sinus,migraine and cluster. The muscles that originate at the base of the neck insert near the temple. Rest /ice and a darkened room may help. Also a NSAID like Aleve (naproxen) /daypro. Muscle relaxant ie KLONOPIN/ FLEXERIL . Meditation/Yoga/Biofeedback. GF DIET WHOLEAPPROACH.com You need a full exam an blood work to be through. If symptoms worsen seek  medical evaluation

Question 8

how can i get myself into rehab?

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Consultation: You need to be referred by the pcp to a physiatrist and then evaluated for possible admission for inpatient rehabilitation. 
For outpatient rehab services your pcp or orthopedic surgeon can refer you to a physical therapist for assessment and treatment.

Question 9

what does dextrose breakdown into?

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Energy: Dextrose or glucose, another name for the same molecule is used as a primary energy source by the body.Its breakdown to pyruvate gives rise the high energy products ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and nadh (reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide).These provide power for the various metabolic needs of the cells.

Question 10

extremlwy sor back going into neck?

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Need more info: You,provided no information about any injury, bug bite or strain, so cannot be certain of cause. Most commonly, your issue would be muscle related and treatment for that would be massage, ice massage initially followed by hot moist packs, topical,and oral NSAIDs, and to rest the muscles involved for a few days. Spinal Manipulation may also be helpful. Write back with more information. Good luck

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Is it safe for a patient to receive a tpn feed through a gj tube?my sis has severe mastocytosis & gastroparesis, and enteral feeding tube didn't work.

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