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What Causes Anorexia And Vomiting After Lung Transplantation?
My nephew had bilateral lung transplant 9 months ago. Immunosuppression drugs have not been good. Lungs seemed to good and pulmonary rebab. In rehab a sternal wire broke. Since he has done poorly with meds.. anotexia and vomiting. Several admissions. Pneumonia now and unable to take food or keep it down. Could the sernal wite break have injutef a nerve?
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Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, it may be due to pneumonia or post operative stage. You can give tab. Ondansetron, syrup multivitamin after consultation. He may require antibiotics, chest X-ray after consultation. Kindly do regular follow up with surgeon and take medications regularly. Take care.
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As per your history, it may be due to pneumonia or post operative stage. You can give tab. Ondansetron, syrup multivitamin after consultation. He may require antibiotics, chest X-ray after consultation. Kindly do regular follow up with surgeon and take medications regularly. Take care.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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