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91 Years. Vomiting, Pain In Back. On Nexium For Ulcers Followed By Natural Probiotics. Detected Some Liver Problem. Ideas?
my mom is 91 and she has been vomiting alot, Dr. done test and said wasnt worried to much about cancer since she hasn't been losing weight, He ran test and said liver something was high and done an ultrasound a week ago and still havent heard back from him. She had been on nexium for ulsers they found man years age, but after they healed no one took her off of them, so I did when I found out what it does after so long, and put her on natural probiotics. It seemed to help, but she still have vomiting issues and her back hurts real bad. she always had back issues & dr said her back is just plain wore out! I'm hoping it is just worse form the strain of vomiting. What do u think it is and what can I do?
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
Hi and welcome to HCM.
it can be caused by liver issue in many disorders where there is usually alcoholic, viral, autoimmune or toxic liver damage. The most common liver disorders is fatty liver which can be found in healthy people, but usually is resulting from elevated blood lipids, overweight and elevated blood sugar. If ultrasounds didnt find anything and viral markers are negative then you have no reason to be concerned. YOu should treat it by changing dietary and lifestyle habits. Do exercise, avoid alcohol, smoking, fats, fast food and carbonated drinks. Eat more fruit and vegetables, boiled meat and follow some of hepatoprotective diets. Findings usually improves on such measures. If not, then some medicines can be prescribed, but I suggest to go step by step.
Wish you good health.
it can be caused by liver issue in many disorders where there is usually alcoholic, viral, autoimmune or toxic liver damage. The most common liver disorders is fatty liver which can be found in healthy people, but usually is resulting from elevated blood lipids, overweight and elevated blood sugar. If ultrasounds didnt find anything and viral markers are negative then you have no reason to be concerned. YOu should treat it by changing dietary and lifestyle habits. Do exercise, avoid alcohol, smoking, fats, fast food and carbonated drinks. Eat more fruit and vegetables, boiled meat and follow some of hepatoprotective diets. Findings usually improves on such measures. If not, then some medicines can be prescribed, but I suggest to go step by step.
Wish you good health.
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