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Is It Safe To Remove The Feeding Tube From Parkinson Patient?

It is 4 am. My husband 86 yo Parkinson s with dementia has PEG. Body rejected tube feedings and now is constantly trying to pull out the feeding tube. I don t want to restrain him at this end stage. Can I remove it at home or possibly cut it close to the skin and cover?
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am happy to answer your queries. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you.

Question : Can I remove it at home or possibly cut it close to the skin and cover?
Answer : No. You need to take him to a hospital for this. Don't try this at Home.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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Is It Safe To Remove The Feeding Tube From Parkinson Patient?

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am happy to answer your queries. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you. Question : Can I remove it at home or possibly cut it close to the skin and cover? Answer : No. You need to take him to a hospital for this. Don t try this at Home. Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.