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What Causes Severe Vomiting After Amputating The Leg From Below The Knee?

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Question : My father-in-law had his leg amputated from below the knee, he is in rehab and can not keep anything down, he is getting weaker, what could be wrong with him?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Try odansetron!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am so sorry to hear about what your grandfather is going through. While the exact cause of this vomiting is not known, I will suggest that you use ondansetron to cut the vomiting. If this fails to address it entirely, I will suggest that he gets seen by a gastronenterologist. For now, ondansetron would be good to help him keep foods and water down. A script can only be issued by your doctor as this is not an over the counter drug.

I hope this helps. Keep me posted with his progress. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Severe Vomiting After Amputating The Leg From Below The Knee?

Brief Answer: Try odansetron! Detailed Answer: Hi, Am so sorry to hear about what your grandfather is going through. While the exact cause of this vomiting is not known, I will suggest that you use ondansetron to cut the vomiting. If this fails to address it entirely, I will suggest that he gets seen by a gastronenterologist. For now, ondansetron would be good to help him keep foods and water down. A script can only be issued by your doctor as this is not an over the counter drug. I hope this helps. Keep me posted with his progress. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.