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Welcome to our health education library. The information shared below is provided to you as an educational and informational source only and is not intended to replace a medical examination or consultation, or medical advice given to you by a physician or medical professional.
  • All
  • Acid Reflux and GERD
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Diseases and Conditions
  • Infectious Disease
  • Procedures and Treatments
  • Special Diets
  • Tube Feeding
All
  • All
  • Acid Reflux and GERD
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Diseases and Conditions
  • Infectious Disease
  • Procedures and Treatments
  • Special Diets
  • Tube Feeding

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is caused by a sensitivity to gluten. This is a protein found in many grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. Celiac...
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Bolus Tube Feeding

People who can have a normal amount of food at one time can be fed by bolus feeding. Feedings are most often given every 4 to...
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Understanding Peg Tube Feeding

PEG tube feeding (also called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) is done when a person can't swallow food safely or there is a blockage in the esophagus...
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Continuous Tube Feeding

A person who can't have very much food at one time needs to be fed continuously. Some people are fed day and night. Others are fed...
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Tube Feeding: Skin And Mouth Care

You need to keep the skin around the feeding tube dry and clean. This helps prevent soreness and infection. The mouth also needs to...
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Peg Feeding Tube Care: Flushing

With PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy) tube feeding, you need to keep the tube from getting clogged by flushing it with warm water after each feeding and...
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