What will happen if an elderly person has a gastric tube inserted?

Elderly people with gastric tubes inserted may experience discomfort in the throat, and may even experience itching in the throat.

Inserting a gastric tube in the elderly is likely to cause irritation in the throat, and may even cause discomfort or itching, or even pain or blockage in the throat. This is normal and most people can tolerate it. This is mainly because the throat mucosa will be irritated during the insertion of the gastric tube, causing discomfort.

The main purpose of inserting a gastric tube in the elderly is to drain the gastric contents and to achieve the effect of gastrointestinal nutrition. It is mainly used in cases of gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation. It can also be used for preparation before abdominal surgery. In addition, patients who are unable to eat normally or undergo gastric lavage also need to be improved by inserting a gastric tube. It mainly involves inserting a medical silicone gastric tube into the stomach through the mouth. It is relatively simple to operate and less traumatic.

When using a gastric tube, you must pay attention to your diet. Generally, you need to eat liquid food, such as millet porridge or milk. At the same time, you need to closely observe the patient's symptoms. If any abnormalities or physical discomfort occur, you need to inform the doctor in time, and then let the doctor make targeted adjustments based on the patient's condition. You also need to pay more attention to rest, arrange rest time reasonably, and ensure adequate sleep.