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What Causes Vomiting And Headaches After Spinal Cord Injury?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Question: My boyfriend has a spinal cord injury-incomplete-c4 Asia scale D-however he is currently experiencing vomiting after trying to eat even a little ( five days now) living on saltines and pedialyte-some headache-said his intestines feel bloated as if he has not completely evacuated-he is on many meds and nexus twice a day -has just started taking Urex due to reoccurring UTI
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Metaclopramide and Ondansetron may be of use.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. He can take along with other drugs Ondansetron and metaclopramide with consultation with his Doctor .Ondansetron (Zofran) is useful drug to treat vomiting. Metoclopramide (Reglan) acts on the GI tract as a pro-kinetic, and is thus useful in vomiting and fullness of stomach. You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Vomiting And Headaches After Spinal Cord Injury?

Brief Answer: Metaclopramide and Ondansetron may be of use. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern. He can take along with other drugs Ondansetron and metaclopramide with consultation with his Doctor .Ondansetron (Zofran) is useful drug to treat vomiting. Metoclopramide (Reglan) acts on the GI tract as a pro-kinetic, and is thus useful in vomiting and fullness of stomach. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.