2007-03-03 02:00:36 · 3 answers · asked by rOs-aN Ligz 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Nasogastric tubes are temporarily placed to provide a way of feeding a patient who is unable to get adequate nutrition by mouth. Some swallowing problems resolve quickly, so the placement of a gastrostomy (feeding tube placed through the abdominal wall, either in the stomach or duodenum) isn't necessary.
2007-03-03 08:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whan a person cant eat in the normal manner they are fed with a nasogastric tube.
2007-03-03 10:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes people cant swallow well, either when first born because of prematurity, or as adults as a result of an accident, trauma, stroke, cancer, and many other conditions. When the swallow mechanism doesn't work, then it is necessary to bypass the esophagus (the feeding tube) and go straight to the stomach with nutrition. Sometimes, as in accident or trauma, the problem is temporary. But sometimes, it can be a permanent problem. Talk with your doctor to decide how long you or your loved one needs to have the NG tube in place.
2007-03-03 13:44:41 · answer #3 · answered by am_i_helpful 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋