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Had Quintuple Bypass Surgery, Curretly Is In A Altitude Of 14,000 Feet, Have Stomach Ache, Green Stools, Has Not Drunk Local Water. Altitude Sickness?
My husband is 56 & other than quintuple bypass surgery in 09...he s in good health...Right now,he s in S.A.(Salta,Argentina) & also on a salt flat that s 14,000 feet during the week...He is experiencing bellyache,green stools (dk. green) & cannot sleep(only 1 hr time difference).Altitude sickness???Has not drank any local water.
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
Hello,
It may be due to gastroenteritis or reaction to drugs or food intolerance.
Avoid alcohol and smoking. Use tablet sporulac. Get it done stool examination and microscopy.
If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
It may be due to gastroenteritis or reaction to drugs or food intolerance.
Avoid alcohol and smoking. Use tablet sporulac. Get it done stool examination and microscopy.
If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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