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Posted by Rita on June 8, 2006, at 21:20:55
My mother in-law has been in the hospital for over a week. I've done alot of research for her on the net, she has almost everything possible removed, and the doctors have not found the problem yet. (She by the way is having pain in her side, and says she is vomiting up green stuff.) My husband, her son, says she is a hypocondriac, and a skitzophrenic. Any Help??
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 8, 2006, at 21:34:40
In reply to Hypocondriac???, posted by Rita on June 8, 2006, at 21:20:55
> My mother in-law has been in the hospital for over a week. I've done alot of research for her on the net, she has almost everything possible removed, and the doctors have not found the problem yet. (She by the way is having pain in her side, and says she is vomiting up green stuff.) My husband, her son, says she is a hypocondriac, and a skitzophrenic. Any Help??
Even hypochondriacs do get sick, so that's really not a helpful thought, and the schizophrenia is not relevent to an abdominal problem.
Vomiting green stuff is a sign of very powerful nausea. Pain, unfortunately, is a poor indicator of what's wrong, also. The nerves that connect all the organs are not well distinguished by the brain. Pain is very often referred, which is to say, felt to be in a different place than the place actually causing the pain.
Sometimes doctors are left with no better ideas than doing exploratory surgery. Repetitive surgeries increase the risk of adhesions, which can be serious complications. She can't be left like that, even if there is some doubt as to why she feels this pain. I'm sure they're testing blood and pouring over all the images they must have taken, looking for faint clues. A peek inside with a laparoscope? I'm just brainstorming it.
I'd leave the judgment to the doctors, if you can. I think you and your hubby might neither one be able to remain objective. Hypochondria is a diagnosis of exclusion. You really do have to rule out everything, first. And even still, the doctors can make mistakes.
Lar
Posted by Phillipa on June 8, 2006, at 22:00:51
In reply to Re: Hypocondriac??? » Rita, posted by Larry Hoover on June 8, 2006, at 21:34:40
Green is bile. Make sure they check the gallbladder. Love Phillipa ps does she have an NG tube?
Posted by Rita on June 9, 2006, at 12:42:51
In reply to Re: Hypocondriac???, posted by Phillipa on June 8, 2006, at 22:00:51
Thanx for all of your help. Her gallblader has already been taken out about 6 years ago, and all of the female parts were taken out about 1/2 a year ago. And I'm not sure what a NG tube is. The doctors will be checking the small intestine today.-Rita
Posted by Rita on June 9, 2006, at 12:49:03
In reply to Re: Hypocondriac??? » Rita, posted by Larry Hoover on June 8, 2006, at 21:34:40
Thanx Larry
-Rita
Posted by ron1953 on June 9, 2006, at 15:24:10
In reply to Re: Hypocondriac???, posted by Rita on June 9, 2006, at 12:49:03
Nasogastric tube: A tube that is passed through the nose and down through the nasopharynx and esophagus into the stomach. Abbreviated NG tube. It is a flexible tube made of rubber or plastic, and it has bidirectional potential. It can be used to remove the contents of the stomach, including air, to decompress the stomach, or to remove small solid objects and fluid, such as poison, from the stomach. An NG tube can also be used to put substances into the stomach, and so it may be used to place nutrients directly into the stomach when a patient cannot take food or drink by mouth.
Posted by Phillipa on June 9, 2006, at 20:48:23
In reply to NG Tube definition » Rita, posted by ron1953 on June 9, 2006, at 15:24:10
Good descripton you're on targe. Must be contents of the bowels then. What do you think? Love Phillipa
Posted by Rita on June 9, 2006, at 20:51:53
In reply to NG Tube definition » Rita, posted by ron1953 on June 9, 2006, at 15:24:10
Thanx for the help.
-Rita
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