Tag: Feeding tube side effects

According to the National Institutes of Health, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes are considered a safe procedure. However, a significant percentage of patients, between 5% and 40%, experience some form of complication.

According to a Dutch study, a significant percentage of patients receiving home parenteral nutrition, a form of feeding, report severe fatigue. This raises a critical question for many: does tube feeding cause tiredness directly, or are other factors at play? The answer is not simple, and understanding the root cause is essential for proper management and patient well-being.