Dr. Alan L. Vorst, MD
Preventative Medicine Specialist | Occupational Medicine
1 Main St Orlando FL, 34746About
Alan Vorst is a preventative medicine specialist practicing in Greenville, SC. Vorst specializes in the health of individuals, communities, and particular populations, focusing on how to protect and maintain health as well as prevent disease and dangers. As a preventative health specialist, Vorst participates in the planning and evaluation of health services, researches diseases in specific populations and helps manage health care organizations. Preventative medicine specialists can specialize further in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, or public health and general preventive medicine.
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How can I prevent stomach pain when flying?
In general, it relates to what is causing the stomach pain. Acid reflux and anxiety are common. In this case, I would try over-the-counter antacids and famotidine a few hours beforehand. READ MORE
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