just had my gall bladder removed but still have constant reflux. can anyone help?

Question

i am not in pain but my mouth is awfulas the reflux coats my teeth

Answer 1

It might be good to study yourself and notice if reflux is happening with certain food or food combinations, for example: more reflex with diary or bread. Sometimes the body produces extra acids and enzymes when it encounters foods to which it has an intolerance. Notice if this happens with raw foods, such as salads (no dressing) and fruit (fresh not canned). Usually raw foods do not cause any reflux. Nature's way of telling you to eat more of them. Bread with often cause reflux, so will processed foods (a way your body has of telling you to make a change.) There is a product called MSM which aleviates reflux instantly and helps strengthen all conective tissue, such as the tissue that holds up your esophagus and stops if from folding back on itself.

Answer 2

I see in the answers that many believe the 2 are not connected , reflux and gallbladder. That is not necessarily so. Check with your doctor. Some medicaiton you are taking post op could be causing the problem. Diet is important and once again I recommend coates aloe 1 tsp twice a day and in a week should be gone. Or just use 1 tablespoon pure fresh lemon juice in 2 ounces water 10 minutes before meals and it will do wonders. Check with your doctor.
I just read several instances where post gallbladder surgery patients had this problem. It can be due to bile or other interferences as well as a seperate problem. check it out your self and ask your doctor to be specific

Answer 3

The gall bladder wasn't causing the reflux. Get more information on the digestive tract. The valve at the top of your stomach might be damaged. Your might be low on hydrochloric acid in your stomach. Your intestines might be plugged up and the food isn't leaving your stomach. You have a serious problem that needs help. Eat small meals that are easy to digest. Don't eat late in the day. Stay away from sugar and chocolate. No spicy foods. Get some digestive aids from the health food store. Find a book called Nutrition Almanac. It has lots of information on how your body works and what to do for symptoms.

Answer 4

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Usually, heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. And if you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week—and you’ve treated it and changed your diet—it could be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease. But only your doctor can tell you if these are signs of acid reflux disease.

Answer 5

It took about 6 weeks for it to settle down after my surgery. I believe they are indeed connected. It takes a while after surgery for your bile duct to create a dip to hold the bile. Often that will cause the bile to come up until the dip is formed. I had mine removed in 1987 and still have gas and reflux issues, but not as bad as right after the surgery.

Answer 6

The most common symptom of GERD is persistent heartburn. Heartburn is experienced as an unpleasant and painful burning sensation in the esophageal area.

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Regards

Answer 7

GORD gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is a separate condition. The one way valve at the top end of your stomach is allowing stomach contents to go back up your swallowing tube, perhaps even into your mouth.

It is important to be the correct weight, as obesity makes this worse. Small meals help, as does avoiding food before bed. It also helps to elevate the foot end of the bed at night.

Medication options include acid lowering drugs, PPIs or H2 antagonists ( Losec or Zantac ) and seaweed and chalk mixtures, (Gaviscon). Surgery is a last resort option.

Answer 8

Your reflux doesn't have anything to do with your gallbladder being removed. You should talk to your general practitioner to have a gastrointestinal test done to deal with your reflux issue.

Answer 9

If the reflux is that bad, you should see your doctor immediately. The acid will rot your teeth eventually. Try lemon and ginger tea and keep off the fatty foods (remember the bile in your gallbladder was used to break down fats in the gut and it isn't there now to do its job). Try strong, green tea as well as this de-fats the liver (if it is strong enough) - it is an acquired taste though.

Answer 10

the reason anything comes up from the stomach back to the mouth is because of the hiatel valve in your diaphram being stuck open. Take blueberry teas and aloe vera juice. That should quiet the muscles around the valve and let it shut. I would also put a castor oil pack over the diaphragm for a few nights.