Cheney suffering from esophagitis

[maddezmom]

The endoscopy "indicated mild esophagitis" or swelling or irritation of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach. The statement did not elaborate on the cause of Cheney's condition.

Esophagitis frequently occurs when acid-containing fluid flows from the stomach back into the esophagus. Other possible causes include excessive vomiting, surgery and some medications.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050716/ap_on_go_pr_wh/cheney_health;_

Nerves shot? :D

[1gobluedem]

1. All that bile he spews is backing up on him n/t

[stepnw1f]

2. Getting Nervous, DICK?!

GOOD!

[MuseRider]

3. Dick Cheney has an acid problem?

Huh. The man is made of acid and bile.

[bluestateguy]

4. Of course, I wish him a full recovery

which I think is likley when you have access to the best government funded health care money can buy.

A shame this Administration seeks to deny that to the rest of the American people.

[jsamuel]

5. Probably a side effect of the Stoke he had 3/4 weeks ago

He looks like my grandmother did right after her stoke...


Good luck

[converted_democrat]

11. Dish, dish........

Details please!

[jsamuel]

18. Almost everyone here remembers his disappearance 3/4 weeks ago

He was taken to a Colorado Hospital that the Secret Service took over. He signed in as "Dr. Hoffman" and supposedly was treated for "an old football injury". He was not seen again for 3/4 weeks and finally came back a few days ago looking like this:

[converted_democrat]

24. I remembered him disappearing.......

I just didn't realize he had a stroke. Nice observation.

[jsamuel]

26. Yeah, i am not sure it was a stroke...

for example it could have been a heart attack, but it sure lookes like much more of a major medical problem than a knee injury...

[FreeStateDemocrat]

25. Chaney and Rummy look laid out to attend a funeral, their own

[Raksha]

34. Damn! Those pictures don't even look like Dick Cheney.

He looks absolutely horrible! Not that he looked so good before, but everything's relative...

[RagAss]

6. My wife has esophagitis

but she doesn't deserve it.

[bicentennial_baby]

8. Same here

Although it seems to be in remission now, esophagitis sucks bigtime.

[hfojvt]

16. it does not bother me much

until a piece of chicken gets caught in my throat. Then it sucks.

[newyawker99]

36. My mother had it as well. She refused to swallow

solid food and would only have soup.

She was afraid she would choke on solid food.

[rzemanfl]

7. Aw, I hope it hurts real bad, poor Dickie-how you deserve it. By

the way didn't this piece of shit get a "clean bill of health" not long ago?

[Vincardog]

9. WE all have to pray for his full recovery.

We want him healthy for his trial and he should serve his full term after conviction.

[Wapsie B]

44. My prediction is that when all of the fecal matter

starts hitting the fan to the point it's a matter of days before everything caves in Dickie will pull a Bill Casey and take a dirt nap.

[FightingIrish]

10. In extreme cases it can be caused by...

having one's head too far up ones ass.

[CoffeeCat]

12. I knew it!

Cheney's on acid!!

This totally explains the entire technicolor, neocon world-domination hallucination!

One cannot come up with such nonsense au natural!

Just say no, Dick!

(Seriously though...this Rove thing appears to have kicked up some stress. You can't be this evil without physical consequences).

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

13. Finally choked on his own words.... n/t

[GOPEC]

14. probably result of

Old football injuries to the knee frequently result in esophagitis.

[postulater]

15. Picture looks like he's lost about 15 pounds

[DU9598]

17. Trying to get another deferment

when he starts up the draft?

[Straight Shooter]

19. My impression when I saw the photo: He isn't well.

And I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, either.

[Botany]

20. Quick put him on an Iraqi oil IV

<If untreated, esophagitis may cause severe discomfort, swallowing difficulty to the extent of causing malnutrition or dehydration, and eventual scarring of the esophagus. This scarring may lead to a stricture of the esophagus, and food or medications may not be able to pass through to the stomach.>

I wonder if his pain is close to the pain of all those families that have
lost members to his oil war?

I wonder if it is from surgery or just NERVES?

[fortyfeetunder]

21. Hope it's just minor

Personally I hope his condition is treatable and does not lead to a chronic condition such as esoshageal cancer. Knew of a few EC victims and it was tortuous for them.

I really want him to see the rest of the 4 years through and see what actually goes down...

[Horse with no Name]

22. Heavy drinking can cause it too

If I were as evil as he is, I'd drink as well.

[tnlefty]

31. But, I started drinking more 'cause he and Bush** are as evil as

they are!!! At least a beer or 2 in the evening and/or wine! I'm drinking my way through the 2nd term.

[laureloak]

23. It's just acid reflux. Like he gave the rest of the world. Boohoo.

[cynatnite]

27. A medicine cabinet pharmacies can be proud of

It sounds like cheney's got a host of health problems. Acid reflux, high blood pressure, bad heart, high cholesterol, etc.

on edit: Acid reflux can be very dangerous if not treated correctly.

[BigBearJohn]

28. Jeff told him he shouldn't have tried to take the whole thing down.

[susu369]

40. You are so-o-o-o BAD

:spank:

:rofl:

[BigBearJohn]

47. The devil made me do it! ;)

[Name removed]

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[no_hypocrisy]

30. Sounds like he has GERD. My father had to have surgery to correct

the reflux problem with some kind of teflon net.

[Glenda]

32. "The procedures completed his yearly medical checkup."

What about W's yearly medical checkup? Let's find out what's wrong with him!

[WhoseMarie]

33. It's that 'Darth Vader' thing

Betcha it's the constant 'Darth Vader' manner of speaking that's doing him in....

Luke...I mean, George...you are my son.

:::chills going down my spine:::: ugh

[newyawker99]

37. Hi WhoseMarie!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[WhoseMarie]

46. Tanks for the big welcome....

Thanks for the note! I'm active on the Randi Rhodes message board and a number of close friends are active here so...I'm exploring. Gotta figure the 'lay of the land'....but it won't take long!

And...everyone, visit us at www.therandirhodesshow.com and go to the message boards!

[Vinca]

35. I heard he was having a colonoscopy and thought

they might locate his head. Maybe tomorrow.:rofl:

[Cocoa]

38. sounds like heartburn

[seabeyond]

39. or fucking a nation, shit more than one nation. and i wish no pain

on the man. doesnt sound fun. i have no desire to for him to experience.

[CatWoman]

41. that comes from swallowing too many lies

[maddezmom]

42. and regurgitating too much bullshit

:evilgrin:

[mitchum]

43. Well, that's just a fucking shame

[Taxloss]

45. That brings a lump to my throat.

No, hold on, it brings a lump to his throat.

I hope he recovers soon. I'd like to see him live many more healthy years and die in his sleep. In jail.

[City Lights]

48. Too much Bulldog, dick?

I hope you choked on it.

:puke:

[tishaLA]

49. Frequently happens with CHF meds

Cheney and I probably take some of the same meds for heart failure. ACE inhibitors and Beta Blockers can frequently cause these problems. My doctor prescribed a simple med and it cleared it all up.