Should I remove the gastric tube when I can eat and drink on my own?


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Hello doctor! May I ask, after putting the nasogastric tube for a while, the mouth is now able to eat, can I remove the nasogastric tube? Thank you doctor.
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Hi! Insertion of a nasogastric tube is indicated in the following cases: Feeding, feeding, monitoring the disease and draining gastric juice... In your case, what is the purpose of placing a nasogastric tube? If to nourish the pump but now can eat on its own, you should remove the tube. As for the placement of a tube with indications for monitoring and drainage, you should consult a doctor who is planning to place a nasogastric tube.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Le Nguyen Hong Tram - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
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