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vomitting,dehydration,starvation
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vomitting,dehydration,starvation
by kaliko, Nov 04, 2001 12:00AM
To whom it may concern,
My father has had multiple pain thru his upper and lower digestive track. He hasn't been able to drink, eat, or sleep well at all. He has lost weight, and I fear he is in high risk of dehydration. The symptoms have been apparent for probably three months or so, and have only gotten worse. He's been to the emergency six times without much resolve at all. We know he needs a gastroscopy done!! But this doctor has to refer another doctor and that doctor has to refer a specialist...and so on..
The fact is my dad is dying, without the ability to hold food in, much less water, I feel these drawn out appointments will kill him. He needs a specialist by tomorrow. I know gastroaligists are busy and have many other patients to tend to, but my dad doesn't have time. Other docters seem puzzled, and without this special scope brought in to examine my fathers stomach. I feel he is in a serious condition today, tomorrow is uncertain. My desparate question to you is what measures can I take to get him seen by a gastroaligist immediatly? We've already got appointments scheduled but they're too far away. Please Help... "Sincerly Desparate"
My father has had multiple pain thru his upper and lower digestive track. He hasn't been able to drink, eat, or sleep well at all. He has lost weight, and I fear he is in high risk of dehydration. The symptoms have been apparent for probably three months or so, and have only gotten worse. He's been to the emergency six times without much resolve at all. We know he needs a gastroscopy done!! But this doctor has to refer another doctor and that doctor has to refer a specialist...and so on..
The fact is my dad is dying, without the ability to hold food in, much less water, I feel these drawn out appointments will kill him. He needs a specialist by tomorrow. I know gastroaligists are busy and have many other patients to tend to, but my dad doesn't have time. Other docters seem puzzled, and without this special scope brought in to examine my fathers stomach. I feel he is in a serious condition today, tomorrow is uncertain. My desparate question to you is what measures can I take to get him seen by a gastroaligist immediatly? We've already got appointments scheduled but they're too far away. Please Help... "Sincerly Desparate"
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They would need to feed him intravenously if he can't eat or drink! I think you're right to fear that he is in real danger of dehydration.
He needs a diagnosis and proper treatment NOW. INSIST ON THESE REASONABLE THINGS!!!
Good luck, and I hope he gets better soon.
Sincerely, Concerned lady
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