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What Causes Belching And Dry Heaves After Open Heart Surgery?

My husband had open heart surgery Jan 3 2012. 2 weeks ago he had a heart cath and 2 of his grafts were closed off. They put 3 stents in. he felt better at 1st and for the last week he has started belching and some times dry heaves. What can cause this?
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
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He must be on heavy doses of anti platelet like Ecosprin /clopidogrel/ ant others... he may need good antacids ...like daily tab pantocid in morning....if still symptomatic Ivan take help if gastroenterology person
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What Causes Belching And Dry Heaves After Open Heart Surgery?

He must be on heavy doses of anti platelet like Ecosprin /clopidogrel/ ant others... he may need good antacids ...like daily tab pantocid in morning....if still symptomatic Ivan take help if gastroenterology person