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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Gastric Lavage

Health Encyclopedia: Gastric Suction

Alternative Names

Gastric lavage; Stomach pumping; Nasogastric tube suction


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Expert & Community Posts

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Gastric Stasis Linked To Migraine
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Nausea is often a symptom of a Migraine attack. Some have theorized over the years that the nausea... Read more »

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Osteoporosis - Gastric Cancer Link?
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

I was concerned to learn that individuals who survive gastric cancer are especially at risk for... Read more »

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Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right for You?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

An acquaintance recently told me that she was trying to gain weight so that she could have gastric... Read more »

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Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 2
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

  If you qualify for weight loss surgery, and have passed the medical and psychological tests,... Read more »

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Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 1
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

The option of surgery to treat obesity has gained in popularity over the past several years. As the... Read more »

Health Guide

Gastric suction
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Gastric suction
Gastric lavage; Stomach pumping; Nasogastric tube suction What the risks are There is a very small risk of the tube being accidentally placed into the airway... Read more »
Sulindac overdose
...expect at the emergency room Some or all of the following may be performed or given: Gastric lavage Activated charcoal Laxative Treatment ofthe symptoms ... Read more »
Digitalis toxicity
...treated according to which arrhythmia develops. If toxicity is from a recent, acute single exposure, gastric lavage (pumping the stomach) may be performed, and charcoal is given. Digitoxin... Read more »
Naprosyn overdose
...expect at the emergency room Some or all of the following procedures may be performed: Use gastric lavage. Administer activated charcoal. Treat the symptoms. ... Read more »

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