Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why would a baby need a gastrostomy tube?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
To be fed: Some babies may have conditions that do not allow them to eat by mouth or take in enough calories by mouth feeding. Some of these conditions are cerebral palsy, reflux, heart defects, aspiration, vocal cord paralysis, or cleft palate.
Answered 12/25/2016
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the differences between gastrostomy tube and nasogastric tube?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg tube) cause any breathng or coughing symptoms?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
When administrating medication through an ng tube or gastrostomy tube, how many mls of saline is used to flush for pediatric patients?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had a tubaligation and my tubes was tied and burned can I reserve it I want more babies?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am a medical student and i am making an investigatory project of at least 30 pages on the topic" TEST TUBE BABIES". SO CAN U PLEASE HELP ME IN DOIN?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How do I know if my baby's gastrostomy tube need to be replaced or removed?
How does a mom care for the skin around baby's gastrostomy tube?
When must I call the doctor if my baby has a gastrostomy tube?
Differences between gastrostomy and nasogastric tube.?
How do you administer or start a gastrostomy tube feeding?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
