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Why Am I Unable To Have Food After Appendectomy?

My husband can t eat or drink. He has had this problem since an emergency appendectomy Dec. 5th 13. He has lost 91 pounds and where he was able to eat small portions of soup or broth. Now he s to the point of nausea when he drinks water. He s also thrown up water and fruit juice. He says his heart hurts when he walks to the bathroom. HELP!
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
hi,
Appendesectomy is a simple operation,patient usually recovers within few days.
The eating/drinking resulting in nausea/pain suggest hyper acidity after the operation ,which should go with cold milk, in small & multiple servings/proton pump inhibitors.
An accompening involvement of liver may present this way.
Consultation of your surgeon/ investigations as per need, would help you for managing the condition.
Thanks.
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Psychologist,  Dr. Soni Verma's  Response
Hello & Welcome to HCM,

I had gone through case and found that after surgery gastroenteritis occur due to which food does not digest.

Go for blood test and ultrasound of lower abdomen.

Take antibiotic course for infection with anti emetic medicine.

Definitely the problem will goes off.

Thanks,

Dr.Soni Verma
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Why Am I Unable To Have Food After Appendectomy?

hi, Appendesectomy is a simple operation,patient usually recovers within few days. The eating/drinking resulting in nausea/pain suggest hyper acidity after the operation ,which should go with cold milk, in small & multiple servings/proton pump inhibitors. An accompening involvement of liver may present this way. Consultation of your surgeon/ investigations as per need, would help you for managing the condition. Thanks.