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80 Yr Old. Prescribed Sucralfate, Nexium. Constant Pain. Unable To Eat, Drink . Suggestions?
My doctor ordered Sucralfate-1 gm & Nexium 0 40 mg. I am 80 years of age - female & taking both these meds for a week - I cannot eat any solid foods & have constant pain along with losinf almost 20 lbs - I am in so much agony I am ready to call rescue to be admitted to the hospital. I take several other medications but was advised by my doctor they would not interfere - I do believe he was in error since I am very weak & unable to keep anything in my stomach - even liquids. PLEASE HELP
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).
I will like to advise to undergo endoscopy examination to know what is the pathology inside as you are not able to take any soild along with weight loss. It may be either in Oesophagus, stomach or may be duodenum. So go to a Gastroenterologist.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
I will like to advise to undergo endoscopy examination to know what is the pathology inside as you are not able to take any soild along with weight loss. It may be either in Oesophagus, stomach or may be duodenum. So go to a Gastroenterologist.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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