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What Causes Heart Burn And Indigestion Despite Taking Zofran?

Hello I had a laprascopic stigmoid colectomy last Monday and today I have dealt with severe heart bburn and indigestion to a point that I cannot hold anything down, I called my doctors office they prescribed Zofran but is not helping what should I do?
Wed, 5 Apr 2017
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Hello Welcome to HCM and I thank you for posting your query..
I read your question completely and have understood it well.
I am really sorry for your health condition.
But here I am, to help you..

I would like to tell you that following major surgery, it's common symptom. But yes, it can give you worst feeling. I can understand that.
Your surgery is a major one, though it was done laparoscopically.

I would like to give the following suggestions in order to help you..
1. Drink lot of water, around 4 litres a day.
2 High fiber diet
3. Take Tablet Pantoprazole 40mg daily morning before breakfast for about 2 weeks.
This will definitely help you.

Most importantly,
Be mentally prepared to face such problems for couple of weeks.
After that, you'll be totally fine.
Honestly, I feel you are very lucky to undergo a laparoscopy rather than open one.

Hope this helps you. In case you need any further help, let me know.
Take care and God bless.
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What Causes Heart Burn And Indigestion Despite Taking Zofran?

Hello Welcome to HCM and I thank you for posting your query.. I read your question completely and have understood it well. I am really sorry for your health condition. But here I am, to help you.. I would like to tell you that following major surgery, it s common symptom. But yes, it can give you worst feeling. I can understand that. Your surgery is a major one, though it was done laparoscopically. I would like to give the following suggestions in order to help you.. 1. Drink lot of water, around 4 litres a day. 2 High fiber diet 3. Take Tablet Pantoprazole 40mg daily morning before breakfast for about 2 weeks. This will definitely help you. Most importantly, Be mentally prepared to face such problems for couple of weeks. After that, you ll be totally fine. Honestly, I feel you are very lucky to undergo a laparoscopy rather than open one. Hope this helps you. In case you need any further help, let me know. Take care and God bless.