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What Causes Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal Discomfort And Distended Spot On The Abdomen?
Question: My husband is 52 years old with diarrhea times three days vomiting on and off for three days severe stomach discomfort and distended spot on his stomach that looks like a huge hernia no fever but bouts of extreme pain
Brief Answer:
Rush to ER, needs urgent evaluation, investigations and proper treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank for your query about your husband.
To recapitulate: Male/52 - diarrhea - severe stomach discomfort - vomiting - distended spot like a huge hernia - bouts of extreme pain - no fever ...
From the short history you have provided, your husband seems to be suffering from obstructed hernia.
I would advise him the following:
Stop taking anything orally.
Rush to ER or the nearest medical facility that you are allowed to visit.
Clinical evaluation and examination by a Doctor, preferably by a General Surgeon.
X-ray of the abdomen in standing position.
Further tests as advised to know the exact diagnosis.
He may need Surgery if there is an obstruction and Medical management if no surgical cause. Be ready for, as needed.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Please give feedback.
Rush to ER, needs urgent evaluation, investigations and proper treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank for your query about your husband.
To recapitulate: Male/52 - diarrhea - severe stomach discomfort - vomiting - distended spot like a huge hernia - bouts of extreme pain - no fever ...
From the short history you have provided, your husband seems to be suffering from obstructed hernia.
I would advise him the following:
Stop taking anything orally.
Rush to ER or the nearest medical facility that you are allowed to visit.
Clinical evaluation and examination by a Doctor, preferably by a General Surgeon.
X-ray of the abdomen in standing position.
Further tests as advised to know the exact diagnosis.
He may need Surgery if there is an obstruction and Medical management if no surgical cause. Be ready for, as needed.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Please give feedback.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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