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Experiencing Severe Cold Sweats, Chills After Eating. BP Above Normal. Which Doctor Should We See ?
My father-in-law is very stubborn about going to see any type of doctor, much less an ER visit. After he eats (no particular pattern of food type), he has been experiencing severe cold sweats (sweat drenches his head and neck ), gets chills and feels clammy and experiences severe vomiting for hours until he dry heaves for a few more hours. After all of that suffering, he claims that he feels fine when it s all over. This has been occurring every few weeks over and over for years! If I can get him checked out, what specialist would you recommend? I m thinking a GI? His blood pressure is above normal but only slightly. He checks at home every day.
Mon, 1 Apr 2013
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It is possible that the episodes of vomiting after eating are related to GERD or peptic ulcer disease.
This would normally occur in response to fatty/fried/spicy/acidic foods , it causes buring pain, regurgitation of food and ,in some cases, vomiting.
In some cases of heart disease persons also experience episodes of sweating and feeling clammy. Vomiting can occur in chest pain if the pain is severe.
It would be best to visit a general practitioner who can go through the history and physical examination and determine which, if any specialist he needs to see. He or she can also suggest and perform any initial investigations and initiate treatment.
I hope this helps
It is possible that the episodes of vomiting after eating are related to GERD or peptic ulcer disease.
This would normally occur in response to fatty/fried/spicy/acidic foods , it causes buring pain, regurgitation of food and ,in some cases, vomiting.
In some cases of heart disease persons also experience episodes of sweating and feeling clammy. Vomiting can occur in chest pain if the pain is severe.
It would be best to visit a general practitioner who can go through the history and physical examination and determine which, if any specialist he needs to see. He or she can also suggest and perform any initial investigations and initiate treatment.
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