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Why does my husband involuntarily vomit after he eats? dr visits haven't helped in the past, they say it's acid reflux, but the medicine doesn't help.

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Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

GI work up : This is certainly not normal. He should see a gastroenterologist and have complete work up done to find the cause. If he has large hiatus hernia even surgical treatment is available.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 7/4/2015

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A member asked:

Why does my husband involuntarily vomit after he eats? dr visits haven't helped in the past, they say it's acid reflux, but the medicine doesn't help.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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