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
Caroline xXx
Posts: 18 | Location: Blackpool, England | Registered: 26 January 2005
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.
Posts: 272 | Location: Scotland | Registered: 15 November 2004
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 2004
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
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: 3268 | Location: St Luke's Hospital, Bradford and Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield | Registered: 14 December 2002
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 2005
