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What Causes Excessive Salivation And Vomiting While Suffering From IBS?

Posted on Thu, 26 Nov 2015

Question: I have had IBS with diarrhea for 30 years, am 70 now. Lately it also is sometimes accompanied by increased salivation and then V omitting. Is this common? Is it a progression of the spasms? What is best treatment? I now use hyoscyamine pen and an anti diarrheal
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gerd/gastritis,,,,

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking on HCM!

I read carefully all your concerns and I understood your query.

You are reporting to have IBS-diarrhea since 30 years and lately increased salivation and vomiting. Regarding these symptoms I can say as follows:

1. Vomiting and hyper salivation is not common for IBS. So to my opinion your recently symptoms may be related with:
a.GERD( acid reflux) or gastritis
b. Medication side effects especially prisriq and atorvastatin, if they are recently used by you.

2.To my opinion you should be evaluated with
- abdominal ultrasound
- upper endoscopy

3.Meantime I suggest to :
- use pantoprazole ( instead of omeprazole)
- use antacids like gaviscon
- continue to use imodium
- eat often and small amount of meal
- eat 3-4 hours before go to bed
- use two pillows when you lay down
- avoid alcohol, smoking, coffee
-avoid unnecessary stress
- increased physical activity.

Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar