What Causes Nausea And Acid Reflux After Having Blunt Abdominal Trauma?

Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015

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Question : I was knocked quite hard in the ribs during a basketball game one week ago. It bruised up quite substantially and i have felt a little nauseated and refluxy since. I had my gallbladder removed 4 years ago, the knock was to that area. Bruising has gone down (almost completely), it still tender, am still quite nauseated and refluxy. Could this be anything more sinister than just a bit of internal bruising?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Further assessment by Physician required

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

In view of symptoms arising after blunt abdominal trauma , further evaluation by clinical examination and Ultrasound scan of abdomen is indicated. Nausea / reflux symptoms are unlikely to be due to any major internal injury , but still requires further assessment .

I would suggest you to consult your Physician for further assessment. In the meantime I would suggest you the following

1. Adequate bed rest

2. Soft diet

3. Plenty of oral fluids

4. Avoid carbonated /caffeinated /alcoholic beverages.

5. Antacid like Pantoprozole along with gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone will be helpful to reduce symptoms.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar