"I can understand how distressing it must be to see your mother go through this for over a year, especially when top-tier hospitals like Medanta are still investigating the root cause. Persistent vomiting shortly after eating or drinking, despite normal CT/MRI/Endoscopy results, often points toward a functional motility disorder or a rare condition like Achalasia Cardia (where the lower esophagus fails to open) or Gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying). Since she has already seen neurologists and psychiatrists, we must also consider the possibility of Rumination Syndrome or a rare vascular compression like SMA Syndrome."
Next Steps
Since most routine tests are done, I suggest discussing these specific investigations with her medical team:
Esophageal Manometry: To check the pressure and muscle contractions in the food pipe.
Gastric Emptying Study: To see exactly how fast food leaves the stomach.
Barium Swallow (Timed): To visualize the flow of liquid through the esophagus in real-time.
Review of 'Leakage' History: Clarify what was meant by 'leakage'—if it was a small tear (Mallory-Weiss tear) due to vomiting or a structural diverticulum."
Health Tips
Until a definitive diagnosis is reached, try giving her small, frequent, semi-liquid meals instead of solid food. Keeping her upright for at least 2 hours after any intake can help gravity assist the passage of food. If she is losing weight rapidly, please discuss the possibility of temporary nutritional support (like a feeding tube) to maintain her strength while the diagnostic workup continues."
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