the pain was so bad he couldn't sleep most of last night, he gets doubled over and starts puking bile. we went to the ER and after 4 hours of waiting they just gave him pain medication and some antacid but i think it might be more serious. i'm not sure what to do.
2006-06-20 01:11:42 · 13 answers · asked by anniee233 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Have him make an appt with his regular doctor (or see a gastric specialist). The doc in the ER might have been a gyno or a pediatric doc or who knows what...and they are usually rushing to get to the next patient who is also quite ill. His own doc will hopefully take the time to figure out what's causing the reflux and try to cure the cause, not just the symptoms.
2006-06-20 01:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-22 13:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ER docs do **** like that, they don't seem to care unless it's a heart attack or worse, because that's more what the ER is for, emergencies. So instead of the ER take your man to a family doc. That way, the dude should get what he needs. If that doesn't work then all I can say is keep some good antacids around at all times.
Best of luck girl.
2006-06-20 01:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ERs don't generally treat a person for the long term. They usually tell you to follow up with your doctor. That is, in any event, what he should do today. Call the doctor and tell the person who answers the phone that you had to go to the ER last night. Especially if this has happened more than once. You are absolutley right, it could be serious. If the ER did not tell you to follow up then they were not on the ball.
2006-06-20 01:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by Stephiony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him to a doctor right away. After suffering from acid reflux myself for way too long, I went and was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus. I was put on Nexium at first, then Prevacid. Turns out I had a hiatal hernia, which was surgically repaired. However, I had to undergo EGD scopes annually to make sure the condition hasn't worsened. The doctor told me 1 in 10 eventually develop esophageal cancer if left untreated.
2006-06-20 01:49:49 · answer #5 · answered by Sumguy H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my family doctors says take Gaviscon and pepcid extra strength twice aday for no less then 8 weeks. If still around go to internist Dr. for RX.hint Gaviscon can be taken whenever needed in between pecid dose. Also stop eating tomatoes,spicy food, and sleep with your head above your shoulders. you can also put blocks under your head of the bed for elevation. remember this is not a diagnosis just paying it forward. not responsible for any and all reactions if advice is taken.
2006-06-20 01:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by roxanne6j6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After dinner, but before he starts feeling too bad, mix up some soy protein powder in water. If there is a scoop in the container (most have one), I would say 1/3 scoop, in a BIIIIGGG glass, as soy does not taste great. Have him drink it slowly.
The water and the soy protein should help settle his stomach, and calm the acid.
2006-06-20 01:17:26 · answer #7 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have him stop eating a few hours before going to sleep. Eat smaller meals more often instead of eating bigger meals till full. And get to the doctor. Trust me it use to happen to me.
2006-06-20 01:18:09 · answer #8 · answered by bill c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a doctors appointment asap, and if what the hospital gave, go to your local pharmacy and ask the pharmacies and see what he recommends until you can get to the doctor, good luck, and i hope he feels better it doesn't should too healthy
2006-06-20 01:15:27 · answer #9 · answered by Vprincess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up 'hiatus hernia'. Does this describe your symptoms?
2016-03-26 22:37:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋