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My dads bowel was punctured from a peg feeding tube? can this cause frequent painful bowel movements? no sign of infection!

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: It's unlikely that the tube entrance (which is in the UPPER Gi tract) would interfere with the Bowel Movements (which are LOWER GI tract functions) Hope this helps! Dr Z

Dr Gordon agreed

Answered 5/9/2016

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A member asked:

My dads bowel was punctured from a peg feeding tube? can this cause frequent painful bowel movements? no sign of infection!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Gordon agreed

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