Question: My tube-fed patient complains of G-tube pain — internal pain where his G-tube is located. What could be causing this?
Answer: If you’ve already ruled out abdominal bloating or constipation, pain may indicate the presence of infection or pressure necrosis on the inside of the body. Buried bumper syndrome occurs when the internal bumper becomes lodged into the gastric or abdominal wall, usually because of excessive tension between the internal and external bolsters. This phenomenon can happen when a patient gains weight, increasing his abdominal girth, and should be ruled out or confirmed by a gastroenterologist.
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