gaviscon+in+recently+injured

=Woman asking for Gaviscon (recently injured)=

//A woman asks for Gaviscon in 'preparation' for a big night. You notice she has a bit of a limp as she walks.//

Problem
Determining if there are any problems

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Questions to Ask
- wants Gaviscon due to having a big night tonight (lots of fatty food, alcohol) - recently injured ankle while playing netball - is taking Nurofen

What to do
- replace Nurofen with paracetamol (reduce gastric irritation and increase healing of ankle) - reduce alcohol (reduce dyspepsia and increase healing of ankle) - slight walking may help with dyspepsia but may further injure ankle