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Suggest Treatment For Constipation Or Diarrhea Due To Feeding Tube
Question: my wife is on a feedung tube sunce oral cancer now she either is constpated or has direhea eny solutions or help ful advice ??/
we have tried evreything we can think of i hope you canhelp
we have tried evreything we can think of i hope you canhelp
Brief Answer:
Fiber supplements can be given
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. I am sorry to know about her condition. Usually constipation alternates with diarrhea in case the bowel movements are not proper. In such a case fiber intake needs to be ensured. Fiber supplements can still be dissolved in a fluid and given through feeding tube. It would also be advisable to give curd or yogurt as they contain beneficial bacteria. Probiotics can be given as an alternative. I hope that would take care of the constipation and diarrhea.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Fiber supplements can be given
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. I am sorry to know about her condition. Usually constipation alternates with diarrhea in case the bowel movements are not proper. In such a case fiber intake needs to be ensured. Fiber supplements can still be dissolved in a fluid and given through feeding tube. It would also be advisable to give curd or yogurt as they contain beneficial bacteria. Probiotics can be given as an alternative. I hope that would take care of the constipation and diarrhea.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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