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How To Treat Vomit?

my 63 yr old husband has been vomiting for 5 days. I thought he had some type of stomach virus but am thinking it could be something else, He has not had a bowel movement in the past 5 days and looks very sick. when should I be concerned, My husband refuses to go to the Dr
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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Hello.In a person with persisting vomiting and no bowel movement in the last five days is necessary to rule out Bowel Obstruction,an severe pathology. Please go as soon as possible to an Emergency Service.
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How To Treat Vomit?

Hello.In a person with persisting vomiting and no bowel movement in the last five days is necessary to rule out Bowel Obstruction,an severe pathology. Please go as soon as possible to an Emergency Service. I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)