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Violently vomiting

Kewpie
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My husband is 45 years old and as TN stage 4 gullet cancer and he started to feel sick on and off about a week ago and it's gradually got worse   Yesterday was the last time he ate and he was sick and it all came back up through the night he as slowly got worse and been sick more regularly. At the moment he is now been violently sick at vet regular intervals and he as no food or no fluids in him and as not had any now for 24 hours he is not on any treatment and he will not let me do anything to help I just do not know what to do I'm sitting here stressed and worried and I don't know what to do or who I can speak to for advice please can somone help and advice me how I could help him

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    Hello Kewpie

     

    What a horrible situation to be in. Your husband needs to go to A & E but I suppose he is afraid of catching the virus. He will be dehydrated and become very ill but you can't force him to get help. Could you talk to his GP via video perhaps - he may have more influence with your husband. I am presuming that his GP is up to date with your husband's illness.

     

    Good luck.

     

    Ronnie

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    Hello Kewpie, 

    I am so sorry to hear this. If you feel this is a life threatening emergency and your husband needs immediate medical attention, don't hesitate to ring 999. I am sure they will be able to advise you. Otherwise the other number you can ring if you feel that he doesn't need immediate attention is 111 - they will be able to guide you further on what you should do in your particular circusmtances. 

    Do get in touch with either of these services as it does sound like you need to speak to someone tonight and get some medical advice. 

    I hope your husband gets better very soon!

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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