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Suggest Treatment For Severe Nausea And Vomiting In An Elderly Person
Question: I am a 71 yr old female and have been nauseous and vomiting for three days.....a few days a week ago also.
tonight I have fresh blood in the bile vomit. have had previous acid reflux, but haven't kept the medicine down much in 15 days. I also have been treated with z-pack about a week ago. have been traveling to XXXXXXX and Utah XXXXXXX 1-13, have had the nausea, still come congestion and throwing up since Monday when we returned.
tonight I have fresh blood in the bile vomit. have had previous acid reflux, but haven't kept the medicine down much in 15 days. I also have been treated with z-pack about a week ago. have been traveling to XXXXXXX and Utah XXXXXXX 1-13, have had the nausea, still come congestion and throwing up since Monday when we returned.
Brief Answer:
Supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Nausea and vomiting with history of travelling , acid reflux history, non compliance to acid reflux medicine has all contributed to this flare of gastric discomfort, blood in vomit and bile is likely due to retching during nausea.
You need supportive care, immediate IV hydration with PPIs and antacids, fluids diet, BRAT diet, pomegranate juices and green tea, Yogurt and peppermint with meals and alot of fluids.
No need to worry , its a mere stomach flu worsened by travelling and irregular intake of GERD medicines. Hang in there. The symptoms will improve shortly.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget o close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Nausea and vomiting with history of travelling , acid reflux history, non compliance to acid reflux medicine has all contributed to this flare of gastric discomfort, blood in vomit and bile is likely due to retching during nausea.
You need supportive care, immediate IV hydration with PPIs and antacids, fluids diet, BRAT diet, pomegranate juices and green tea, Yogurt and peppermint with meals and alot of fluids.
No need to worry , its a mere stomach flu worsened by travelling and irregular intake of GERD medicines. Hang in there. The symptoms will improve shortly.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget o close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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