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What Causes Gagging And Dizziness In An Elderly Woman?
My mom is 84 years old she just lost her husband 5 month ago she is having problems with her stomach and gagging can t spit the stuff in her throat, dizziness. Can t eat much without getting gagging. She won t go to a doctor never really goes to a doctor unless it is a emergency then maybe she will go. What can we do to help her? Does not go out of her apartment for any reason, been in there for 2 1/2 years she didn t go anywhere even when my dad was alive.
Tue, 16 Jul 2019
Hello,
The symptoms of your mother seem to be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease.
I suggest using antacids such as Maalox.
I also suggest using PPI medication such as Omeprazole to relieve stomach pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms of your mother seem to be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease.
I suggest using antacids such as Maalox.
I also suggest using PPI medication such as Omeprazole to relieve stomach pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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