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Question
Hello doctor,
I am putting a nasogastric tube from my nose to pump food into my stomach but my mouth is hungry. So the doctor asked me if I was able to eat with a nasogastric tube? Can I just keep the tube and eat it? If you can eat more by mouth, what can you eat? Thank you doctor.
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Answer
Answered by Specialist I Vu Huy Hien - Department of Gastroenterology - Endoscopy, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Can I eat while having a nasogastric tube? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Indication for nasogastric tube placement is usually in case the patient loses the ability to swallow, or needs to monitor gastric juice in some medical cases.
When the tube is inserted, it is often impossible to eat at the same time because it is easy to cause choking. When the patient has an appetite, or wants to eat by mouth, the tube can be removed and eaten. In the case of not being able to eat because the patient cannot swallow or cause choking, it should be re-inserted. However, in this case, you need to consult your doctor directly for specific advice.
If you still have questions about nasogastric tube placement, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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