When is ng tube needed?

If you’re anything like me, hearing the words “NG tube” probably makes you want to curl up into a ball and cry. Between the discomfort of having something shoved through your nose and down your throat, and the possibility of throwing up all over yourself in front of everyone, it’s not exactly anyone’s idea of a good time. But sometimes, despite our best efforts to avoid them, NG tubes are necessary.

What is an NG Tube?

Before we dive into when they might be needed, let’s first talk about what an NG tube actually is. An NG (nasogastric) tube is a thin plastic or rubber tube that gets inserted through one nostril and passed down into your stomach. From there it allows delivery of liquid nutrition or removal of fluid from someone’s stomach contents.

We aren’t going to lie — getting an NG tube can definitely be unpleasant at times (aka almost always), but don’t worry too much! It doesn’t usually last too long.

How does it work?

Once inserted properly by medical personnel who have undergone rigorous training (please do not try this at home), two things can happen: Nutrition can either travel through the tubing straight into your stomach if you need more calories without eating solid food; OR suction removes fluids from your stomach if there are any digestive issues that may make vomiting frequent such as nausea after surgery or gastric reflux disease among others.

Which condition requires feeding with NG Tubes?

People with medical conditions unable to consume enough nutrients orally due to injury/illnesses such as cancers etcetera require feeding via these hoses daily.

Let’s now get right onto why many Nigerians globally would appreciate this article – situations where people might find themselves needing one:

1. Surgery

Going under for even minor surgery on many occasions means no eating before and sometimes after The procedure. Nausea and vomiting can be caused by the medications during surgery plus lack of food for a prolonged period, which might make it tough to share the much-needed nutrients ensuing that recuperation takes longer than expected.

Nurses will usually monitor patients closely after their operations and insert NG tubes when necessary. It is important to maintain proper nutrition so that recovery from any procedure occurs as fast as possible.

2. Gastrointestinal Bleeding

If you experience gastrointestinal bleeding or are at risk of it due to your medical condition (e.g., gastroparesis), then doctors may insert an NG tube in order to remove all the accumulated blood in your stomach.

Depending on how severe this problem is determines whether they opt for immediate intervention like surgical care instead, but generally less aggressive measures often work well too.

3. Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is actually slang among doctors these days! (Jokingly). Gastroparesis refers to slowing down of bowel movement- people start taking small bites while eating; cannot take solid food for long hours before getting full up or indigestion, if you have been living with gastroparesis over time, chances are pretty high you already know what an ng tube means – other times though, patients have no idea; always assuming nothing’s ever going wrong within their body until they fall ill.

A team led by professionals will determine if drainage or feeding via NG tubes works best according . This saves patients undue suffering associated with untoward complications arising from oral feedings. 

4. Blockage in Your Bowels

Being constipated isn’t exactly something we like discussing around friends & family however sometimes left undiagnosed could lead To more serious health challenges including blocked bowels requiring removal Enema has failed several times ;this Could necessitate insertion Of An NASOGASTRIC TUBE In order to Drain Your Bowels.

5. Neurological Disorders

Various neurologic conditions could cause people’s gastrointestinal functions not to work correctly – this includes Meningitis and cerebrovascular accidents among others. These benign-sounding names can be quite challenging sometimes – a person diagnosed with a neurological disorder would very much appreciate the intervention of an NG Tube following professional consultation.

Conclusion

Given all we’ve talked about, it is essential to keep up-to-date on your health if you think or have had any of these symptoms recently – easy access to professionals who provide guidance when necessary will help ensure that nothing spirals out of control too quickly… And always remember: Getting an NG tube isn’t always required but opt for getting one anyway when deemed fit by appropriate medical personnel. 

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