Suggest Treatment For Nausea, Vomiting And Persistent Leg Cramps

Posted on Tue, 14 Feb 2017

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Question : My husband is 67 and suddenly started having a bad taste in his mouth, nausea and started vomitting, burning in upper abdomen, belching, tired, leg cramps during the night. No fever, no headache. Started 18 hours ago and has been in bed since. Has taken ROLAIDS EXTRA STRENGTH and has no relief. Can't hold food down. Symptoms came on after dinner. I am fine. He does drink whiskey and water every day. Should he seek medical attention immediately?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes he should consult a doctor a soon as possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Thank you for the query.

Yes he definitelly go to ER. Leg cramps are very characteristic for ions deficiency and dehydration due ti vomiting.
He may have small intestine obstruction, large intestine obstruction or simple infection. If left alone kidney failure may appear.

So please do not wait with it.

Hope this helps.
Regards.

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