What Causes Trouble In Eating Food?

Posted on Fri, 7 Mar 2014

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Question : my mate is girl 54 yrs old She cannot hold food down she hasn't eatin in a couple of days. She is very sick feeling. She can only lie in bed. She sometimes gets the shakes, but doesn't seem to have a high fever. She can only drink water. She belches from way down in her stomache. What do you think?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Possible common viral infection Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through the medical history of your mate and understood your concerns. To my opinion, she might be having a common viral infection which is causing general fatigue (shakes) and stomach problems. I suggest to get her visited by her GP in order to start proper treatment in time. Meanwhile, I advised not to force her to eat. Let her drink more water, juice, or tea. Give her OTC acetaminophen to relieve pain. Once again, get her visited by her GP to rule out serious problems and to take proper treatment in time. Wish fast recovery to your mate! Dr.Sejdini

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