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Vomiting Due To Excessive Acidity, Stomach Infection. Undergoing Dialysis. Medication To Be Continued?

sir, my father, aged 65 is a kidney patient and is on dialysis at least 2 times a week.... the major cause of worry is that for the last 6 to 7 months, he is suffering from continous hiccups and chest burns and acidity. due to which doc advised endoscopy and is was done . it was found that some stomach infection is there and as he gets vomiting also due to excessive acidity, the doctor advised PANTACID H.P kit today. shall we continue the medication. pl. awaiting your reply and guidance... ruma srivastava.(new delhi)
posted on Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Hi
Thanks for the query.
Ulcers or inflammation in the stomach are often caused by bacteria called H Pylori.
So if this is what has been found on the endoscopy then the medications prescribed are correct.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
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Vomiting Due To Excessive Acidity, Stomach Infection. Undergoing Dialysis. Medication To Be Continued?

Hi Thanks for the query. Ulcers or inflammation in the stomach are often caused by bacteria called H Pylori. So if this is what has been found on the endoscopy then the medications prescribed are correct. Hope this helps Good luck.