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My brother is sick.

michiev
michiev
I'm worried about my brother who last night was up and about , He drank a bit (Red wine) and had a normal dinner and later on he ate some grapes.. (also poptarts) This morning he woke up feeling sick to his stomach and he threw up once, He said he felt better and he started trying to drink an antacid .. The acidy feeling went away but he kept throwing up, He didn't eat lunch because he felt so sick.. He doesn't have any other symptoms.. It seems like food poisoning but it makes no sense.. He drinks wine all the time and nothing ever happens, Me, my mom and my brother all had the same thing for dinner last night and me and my mom had the same thing for lunch today.. I started feeling REALLY anxious because I honestly HATE when people I care about are sick, I get worried that it's really bad.. and he's been throwing up non stop since he woke up pretty much.. He hasn't been able to eat anything or drink anything and keep it down very long.

I'm scared and worried, can someone help ease my mind? Is my brother going to feel better?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Just make sure he stays hydrated. Go get him some gingerale or Sprite. He may have a virus or food poisoning. If he gets worse, take him to a doctor or ER. Normally people feel better about 48 hours afterwards. Sleep is the best thing he can do if he is sick.

I get the same way when someone I care about is sick. My husband has liver disease and I constantly fret over him!

Keep us posted.
mybeach
mybeach
there has been a lot of viruses going around my area lately but lasting about a day or two. I bet he just has a small bug. His body is doing what it is supposed to do... vomit up the bad so he can get feeling better. He will be ok. If he still feels bad tomorrow. Encourage him to go to his doctor just to be certain.

It is always difficult to watch people we love go through any illness. Hang in there!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Stomach bug, if you ate the same and are not sick, most likely a virus. Wines contain sulfites which can cause stomach upset, plus wine is very acidic anyway. You post alot about food and how it makes you sick. Sounds like you all could stand with a better, healthier diet. Perhaps he should cut back on the wine, and have water with dinner. If there are no other symptoms he will probably be fine. If the vomiting continues despite taking something get him to his doctor or nearest urgent care. Take care. Dinner, wine and PopTarts doesn't sound like it would sit too well with me. If it was food poisoning, believe me, you would know.