Service Highlights:
- Designated Nutritionist.
- Personalized diet plan as per requirement.
- Simple Diet Plan (with quantities) as based on macro as well as micro nutrients requirements
- Customization for Medical conditions (like PCOD/ Diabetes/ Thyroid/ BP/ Pregnancy/ Stress/ Kidney/ Liver disorders etc.). Video consultation call with assigned nutritionist every week.
- Weekly Counselling Call (In-depth analysis/ motivation and Q&A).
- Consultation Notes to be shared after every call.
- Dedicated chat support with your coach for 9 hours (Mon to Sat).
- Included Grocery plan
- Special meal planning advice for travel/ holidays/ festivals/ weddings etc.
- Powerful affirmations to help you manifest your fitness goals.
- Exclusive videos and articles on fitness.
Tube feeding is a medical procedure used to provide nutrition to individuals who are unable to eat or drink orally due to conditions like severe illness, injury, or certain disabilities. It involves delivering a specialized liquid diet directly into the stomach or intestines through a tube. The tube can be inserted through the nose, mouth, or directly into the abdomen or intestines, depending on the patient's needs and the length of time feeding is required.
Types of Tube Feeding:
- Nasogastric (NG) Tube: This tube is inserted through the nose and goes down the esophagus into the stomach. It is often used for short-term feeding (usually under 4-6 weeks).
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube: This is a tube that is inserted directly into the stomach through the abdominal wall. A PEG tube is used for long-term feeding.
- Jejunostomy (J) Tube: This tube is placed into the jejunum (part of the small intestine) when feeding directly into the stomach is not possible, such as in cases of severe reflux or gastroparesis.
- Orogastric Tube: This tube is inserted through the mouth directly into the stomach and is typically used for infants or those who cannot tolerate a nasogastric tube.
Indications for Tube Feeding:
- Neurological conditions (stroke, coma, brain injury)
- Cancer (especially in the head or neck region)
- Chronic illnesses (such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s)
- Digestive issues (like gastroparesis or Crohn’s disease)
- Surgical recovery (e.g., after major surgery when swallowing is difficult)
How Tube Feeding Works:
- Nutritional Formula: A specially formulated liquid (containing proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals) is used for tube feeding.
- Administration: The formula can be given in several ways:
- Continuous feeding: The formula is delivered at a constant rate through a pump over a set period (e.g., 24 hours).
- Intermittent feeding: The formula is given at specific times throughout the day.
- Bolus feeding: Larger amounts of formula are given several times a day, similar to regular meals.
Benefits:
- Ensures adequate nutrition when oral intake is not possible.
- Can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the patient.
- Helps maintain strength and prevents malnutrition.
Risks and Considerations:
- Aspiration: If the formula enters the lungs instead of the stomach, it can cause aspiration pneumonia.
- Infection: The insertion site of the tube can become infected.
- Tube blockage: The feeding tube can become clogged if not cleaned regularly.
- Gastrointestinal discomfort: Bloating, diarrhea, or constipation may occur.
Tube feeding should be carefully monitored by healthcare providers to ensure proper nutrition and avoid complications. Our expert dietician will plan and guide to step by step on tube feeding so that it will no more remains a challenges to you and you can take care of your dear ones to achieve optimal health and recovery
