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Feeding Tube

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A feeding tube is a medical device used to deliver nutrition directly into the stomach or intestines when a person is unable to eat or swallow food normally. It consists of a thin, flexible tube made of silicone or polyurethane material. Feeding tubes can be inserted through the nose or mouth (nasogastric or nasoenteric tubes) or directly through the abdominal wall into the stomach (gastrostomy tubes) or small intestine (jejunostomy tubes). These tubes are commonly used in various medical settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and homecare, to provide nutrition to patients who are unable to consume adequate nutrients orally due to medical conditions such as dysphagia, neurological disorders, cancer, or gastrointestinal diseases. Feeding tubes allow for the delivery of liquid nutrition, formula, or medications directly into the digestive system, ensuring that patients receive the nutrients they need to maintain their health and well-being.