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Hi everyone
Paul's peg is leaking badly, nobody can offer any real help, the gastro man said replacing the tube might not solve the problem, all we have so far is the suggestion of pushing the outside plate tight against his stomach, & changing to an overnight pump feed to slow down the feeding. Anyone got any advice at all
Jennie Sankey


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Posts: 18 | Location: Blackpool, England | Registered: 26 January 2005Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Dear Caroline/Jennie, Is the tube leaking from the Stome end or the "feeding" end. When we had this problem, & once the Docs had checked there was no abdominal instruction, we ensured we flushed 50mls water through the tube before a feed & 50mls after the feed. A weekly flush with Coca Cola or Soda water and the problem was solved.
Hope this is of help, best wishes.
 
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correction! For abdominal instruction read abdominal Obstruction Sorry.
 
Posts: 299 | Location: Scotland | Registered: 15 November 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Its leaking from the stoma end, & all the surrounding skin is burnt by stomach acid. Will try soda water, any other ideas anyone Thanks
Jennie sankey


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Posts: 18 | Location: Blackpool, England | Registered: 26 January 2005Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Caroline, sounds as tho blocked at the stoma end. If soda water doesn't help I have heard there is an enzyme derived from pineapple I think, apparently if you have a blocked peg you can get from A&E. Perhaps the Doc can shed some light on this?
Sue
 
Posts: 208 | Location: Bexley, Kent | Registered: 16 November 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Hi

All i know is that bromelain is an enzyme derived from pineapple; it breaks down a broad spectrum of proteins, has anti-inflammatory properties, and is effective over very wide pH range. Not heard of its use to unblock a PEG.
There is very useful information at this link on PEG care.

Best wishes
Vinod Coffee


Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

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Posts: 3779 | Location: St Luke's Hospital, Bradford and Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield | Registered: 14 December 2002Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Hi. My dad's PEG is leaking from the feeding end. What can we do about that? Some ppl suggested trimming the feeding end and hope it stops leaking. Any suggestions?
 
Posts: 1 | Location: Vancouver | Registered: 28 October 2005Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Yes my Mom has one and she needs it for feeding, taking medication and liquid. Water. She has had it for about two years. She has a horrible time with it leaking back out through the site itself. It's terrible! She's getting so depressed with the leaking and the soiling of her cloths she ready to scream. She went back to her doctor and he replaced it with a larger tube. He told her she shouldn't have any more problems. WRONG!!!!! She has more leakage now then ever before. I'm afraid she is not getting the nutrition she needs or enough water to keep her hydrated. I would love to share stories with you if you like.

Blessings, Sandy Smiler
 
Posts: 1 | Location: Baltimore | Registered: 02 February 2012Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Hi Guys, Ihad peg for 5 years best think for blocage cola ( diet Big Grin )
 
Posts: 835 | Location: London England | Registered: 06 March 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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