My Tubey Books

There are over 200 conditions that may result in a child needing to be tube fed. Sometimes it is a short-term intervention, and sometimes it's a lifelong one. Here is an abbreviated list of some of the most common conditions, organized alphabetically. You may click on an active link for more information specific to that condition:

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Aspiration

Brain Injury

Cancer

Celiac Disease

Chromosome Disorders

Cystic Fibrosis

Eosinophilic Disorders

Food Allergies

GERD (Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease)

Heart Conditions

Mitochondrial Disease

Motility Disorders

Prematurity

Rare Diseases

Respiratory Conditions

Structural Abnormalities

Unknown Diseases/disorders

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