What Causes Persistent Nausea Post An Endoscopy?

Posted on Wed, 4 Jan 2017

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Question : My husband has been having a lot of nausea off and one for over a year now. Can hardly eat anything. He had an endoscopy and it showed a few red stripes, but the doctor didn't seem concerned. Still don't know what is causing the nause.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can you answer these queries so I can advise you better ?

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern for your husband,

What are his Liver function reports ?
Does he have a gall bladder problem on sonography ?
Does he have fat accumulation in liver on sonography ?
Has his stool been examined for worms ?
Has a breath test for H Pylori infection been done ?
How are his Pancreatic functions ?

Please answer these queries so I can advise you better.

Awaiting....
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (51 minutes later)

I have no idea on any of these questions.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Try a liquid antacid with Simethicone twice a day, with an OTC digestive

Detailed Answer:
Hi, then we have two options--
Try--a liquid antacid with Simethicone twice a day before meals, with an OTC digestive enzyme preparation for a week. If these do not help, get the tests I have outlined in my previous answer.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee