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What Causes Flu Post The Insertion Of A Stent For A Svg Lesion?

Hello DR; 6 days ago my father had a tight SVG lesion and he had a stent placed. now a week after he is still feeling very tired and weak and he was prescribed CLOPIDOGREL. the stent name is endeavor resolute- medtronic.. now also he is experiencing gastic flu like symptoms but no vomiting or diarrhea are taking place. my father is 64 years old and 14 years ago he had a heart attack and a bypass was performed. thx and regards.
Thu, 27 Apr 2017
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Resepcted user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*Symptoms are due to Gastric upset by - blood thinner agents - decreased
mobility - stress - other medicines intake not mentioned here - previously
existing issues not related to this
*I will suggest certain precautionary steps for his faster recovery :
- keep him ambulatory not bed ridden
- avoid all oily / spicy / nonveg stuffs
- ask your doctor for adding Proton Pump Inhibitor molecules to combat the
issue if not given till now as well as any dose readjustment of current medi
- antacid syrups also have good results if not contraindicated for your
patient
- chew food properly
- take meals of small amounts at regular intervals
- do regular light exercises at home
- avoid stress / anxiety
- have sound sleep of 8 hours
- avoid smoking / alcohol if any consumption doing
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health care magic & reviewing my answer .
Wishing him happy healthy life ahead.
Regards dear take care.
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What Causes Flu Post The Insertion Of A Stent For A Svg Lesion?

Resepcted user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. *Symptoms are due to Gastric upset by - blood thinner agents - decreased mobility - stress - other medicines intake not mentioned here - previously existing issues not related to this *I will suggest certain precautionary steps for his faster recovery : - keep him ambulatory not bed ridden - avoid all oily / spicy / nonveg stuffs - ask your doctor for adding Proton Pump Inhibitor molecules to combat the issue if not given till now as well as any dose readjustment of current medi - antacid syrups also have good results if not contraindicated for your patient - chew food properly - take meals of small amounts at regular intervals - do regular light exercises at home - avoid stress / anxiety - have sound sleep of 8 hours - avoid smoking / alcohol if any consumption doing Hope this clears your query. Thanks for using Health care magic & reviewing my answer . Wishing him happy healthy life ahead. Regards dear take care.