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Does Fasting Prior To An Abdominal Ultrasound A Necessity?
Hi my doctor thinks that I may have an ulcer. She has ordered an abdominal ultrasound & put me on sucralfate. Why do I have to fast for the ultrasound & are there any different medications to help treat & heal the ulcer? I am having a hard time swallowing the sucralfate because of its chalky taste. I am also on Nexium & have been on that since March. Thank You!!!
Thu, 11 Jan 2018
Hello welcome to the health care magic.
No fasting needed for usg examination of abdomen.
Rather than sucralfate , other drugs are available.
For ulcer healing you can take rabeprazole 20 mg daily for week.
Avoid excess spicy foods , avoid excess stress , tea etc.
Take care
Hope this will help you
No fasting needed for usg examination of abdomen.
Rather than sucralfate , other drugs are available.
For ulcer healing you can take rabeprazole 20 mg daily for week.
Avoid excess spicy foods , avoid excess stress , tea etc.
Take care
Hope this will help you
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