Home Gastrostomy Tube (PEG) Care | Lahalak Platform

Specialized care for the Gastrostomy Tube (PEG) ensuring its safety and hygiene, to guarantee balanced nutrition delivery to the patient with complete safety and comfort at home.

Prices starts from: 600 SAR

Scientific name: Home Gastrostomy Tube (PEG) Management

It is used for patients who are unable to consume food or drink adequately by mouth. A balanced nutritional formula is delivered directly into the stomach to provide energy and essential nutrients, under medical supervision to ensure safety and effectiveness

Home Gastrostomy Tube (PEG) Management - Gastrostomy Tube (PEG) Care
Service type Advanced nursing care
Duration 30-45 minutes
Fasting Fasting is not required
Prices Starting from 600 SAR

Included Services

  • Specialized nursing team visit at home.
  • Insertion or follow-up of a gastric feeding tube.
  • Training caregivers on basic care procedures.
  • Daily or weekly follow-up as per the medical plan.

Medical Service Information

Importance of the gastric feeding tube

  • Providing Nutrition for Those Unable to Swallow: A gastric feeding tube helps individuals who have difficulty swallowing or who have lost the ability to eat normally due to medical conditions such as strokes or cancer.
  • Supporting Healing and Recovery: It ensures proper nutrition, which is essential for enhancing the healing and recovery process after surgeries or when recovering from chronic illnesses.
  • Assisting in Managing Chronic Medical Conditions: For people with chronic conditions like gastrointestinal diseases or neurological disorders that impact their ability to eat, the gastric feeding tube provides an effective solution to ensure they receive essential nutrients.
  • Providing Customized Nutrition: The doctor or specialist can determine the type of nutrition that will be delivered through the tube, tailored to meet the patient's specific health needs, which helps improve their overall health.
  • Controlling the Amount and Density of Nutrition: The gastric feeding tube allows precise control over the quantity and consistency of nutrition, which helps prevent malnutrition and achieves optimal therapeutic results.
  • Reducing the Risk of Complications: By delivering nutrition directly to the stomach, the gastric feeding tube reduces the risks of foodborne illnesses or infections that may arise from consuming food in an unsanitary or improper manner.

Who Needs It?

  • Patients with Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia): Such as individuals who have suffered strokes, have throat or esophageal tumors, or suffer from neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.
  • People with Severe Appetite Loss: Due to chronic illnesses like cancer, kidney failure, or chronic lung diseases, which affect their ability to eat normally.
  • Patients Recovering from Surgery: Those undergoing major surgeries may find it difficult to consume food normally and, therefore, need a feeding tube for proper nutrition.
  • Individuals with Gastrointestinal Diseases: Like chronic inflammatory bowel disease, food poisoning, or malabsorption issues, making it difficult for the body to absorb essential nutrients from food.
  • Patients with General Weakness or Severe Malnutrition: In cases of chronic diseases that affect the body, a gastric feeding tube can help ensure the adequate intake of food and fluids.
  • Patients with Neurological or Muscular Disorders: Like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or polio, where control of swallowing muscles is compromised.

FAQ

  • What is a Gastrostomy Tube?
  • Who needs a Gastrostomy Tube?
  • How is the Gastrostomy Tube inserted?
  • Can the Gastrostomy Tube be removed?
  • Can I use the Gastrostomy Tube at home?
  • What types of food can be given through the tube?

Conditions & Notices

  • The terms and conditions announced on the "Lahalak" medical platform apply.
  • The service is only available within the supported cities.
  • A prescription or medical report outlining the need for tube feeding is required.

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