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What Causes Nausea And Vomiting Post Placement Of A Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter?

Hi Am pre-transplant and have just had a peritoneal dialysis catheter inserted in my abdomen not quite two weeks ago. It was checked by the nurse a week ago, dressing was fine and wound healing well. Since last Thursday I have had nausea with a couple of vomiting sessions, intense right hip pain (hip repair surgery in 2009) and diarrhea since that time as well. I ve had type 1 diabetes for 53 years, with an MI in 2011. I don t think I have an infection at all. Wound was feeling good until my dog jumped on my lap yesterday, but is now very tender. To further complicate things, I am currently in limbo between referring doctor and dialysis doctor. I m reluctant to call 911 as I live alone and it is always a real commotion with my very protective dogs. None of the usual anti-emetics I ve tried in the past (Gravol, 7-up) have lessened the nausea or feeling crappy. Any thoughts would be welcomed.
Tue, 11 Sep 2018
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Hi,

As the first line of management, you can take antacids/antiemetic combination like Pantoprazole/Domperidone for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a nephrologist and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Nausea And Vomiting Post Placement Of A Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter?

Hi, As the first line of management, you can take antacids/antiemetic combination like Pantoprazole/Domperidone for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a nephrologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician