A member asked:

I have gastroparesis and had a dobhoff tube put in to assist with nutrition. is it normal is get a sore throat as the day progresses, and a low fever?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No, call your Dr.: Are you lying flat in bed during or for about an hour after feeds? That can cause reflux and burning in throat. Low fever usually not related to tf, may be that you are getting an unrelated sore throat to explain both--should contact your dr to be sure everything is ok.

Answered 8/14/2013

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