 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | The problem with vomiting and nausea is malnutrition and dehydration. This can very quickly sneak up on a patient when they have stomach or digestive issues. Its happened many times to me as well. Its a viscous cycle of not eating and drinking (or doing a feeding) because of not feeling well but by avoiding putting anything into the stomach the patient becomes malnourished and dehydrated making them feel even worse. Just remember everything that comes out needs to be put back in. The doctor can prescribe anti-nausea meds in suppository form if your FIL cant keep anything down. I always rule on the side of caution and advise to see the doctor. There could be many other issues going on.
Keep us posted. Best wishes!!!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
