Feeding tubes and mikveh
31 December, 2018
Question:Thank you for your wonderful website!
Due to a medical condition, I have two feeding tubes placed in my stomach/intestine, which are permanent and I cannot remove. Will these make my immersion invalid?
Many thanks
Answer:“Buttons” – into which the tubes are placed – that are permanent and are for your benefit are not considered a chatzitzah and do not invalidate your immersion. If there are parts that can be removed, such as tubes that you replace periodically and can be without for a short time, they should be removed before immersion.
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