
Suggest Treatment For Problems In Eating And On Feeding Tube

Speech and nutritional therapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for contacting HCM with your medical concerns.
I am sorry to hear that your brother is ill and needing to be feed with a feeding tube. I would like to know what is his underlying diagnosis that he needs to be feed with a feeding tube?
If he has a neurological problem there may not be many options. In my practice I see patients with all different diagnosis that can cause failure to eat. I usually try an appetite stimulant like mirtazapine or Megace. If these measures don't help then a feeding tube maybe inserted to help maintain nutrition.
While starting these medications I also consult the help of a certified speech therapist and nutritionist. Together than can give therapy to improve his ability to eat. This may take several weeks to months to show improvement.
Please give me more information as to your brothers condition so I may give you more detailed answer
What is his diagnosis?
How long has he had it?
What medications is he currently taking?
Waiting for your response,

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