In October I had my gall-bladder removed, it took me about a month and a half before I felt better, Now since last friday I am having a simular deep burning pain on my right side, right under my ribs, right next to my stomach, I have had problems with ulcers in the past, but this seems different. It does seem to feel better after taking Zantac, or lying on my belly. Any ideas as to what this could be , would be helpful, as I dont want to go to the clinic unless I have to, Im already paying a huge med bill from my gall bladder deal.
2007-03-15 04:18:25 · 9 answers · asked by jenn 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Not on any medication, no history of health problems, except the gall bladder.
2007-03-15 04:50:32 · update #1
Approximately 10 percent of patients who have been operated upon for gallbladder disease will continue to have symptoms after surgery. These symptoms are thought to be caused by spasms of the lower end of the common bile duct (biliary dyskinesia). However, they are rarely severe or disabling. Most postoperative symptoms can be adequately relieved by antispasmodic medication.
The bile ducts take over the duties of the gallbladder. This may take three to four months before it works smoothly, and during this interval the patient may suffer from mild indigestion or pains caused by spasm of the common bile duct.
The patient should stay the same kind of diet he followed before surgery, that is, a bland low-fat diet.
If gallbladder has been removed, they cannot re-form stones in the gallbladder. However, a very small percentage of patients may re-form stones in the common bile duct or in the stump of the cystic duct which has been left behind.
Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Over-the-counter ranitidine is used to prevent and treat symptoms of heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. Ranitidine is in a class of medications called H2 blockers. It decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach.
Please note that I am not a medical professional.
Please see the web pages for more details on Gallbladder surgery and Ranitidine (generic name) Zantac (brand name).
2007-03-15 04:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have some ideas, but...
since i am a responsible person, it would be unethical for me to give you any other advice than to go see a licensed physician. Abdominal problems are sometimes difficult to diagnose & need a proper run of tests to find & treat said pn. in the above statement you didn't give enough info for anyone to DX (diagnose), are you on any other meds, how much, how often? any other medical history, what are the circumstances leading up to the pn? ie. food/drink intake, tobacco alcohol use, physical exertion, any other S/S signs or symptoms not identified by you but may be brought out when a physcian asks a series of questions.
i'm very sorry you have high medical bills but the only proper treatment can come from a physcian.
good luck
2007-03-15 04:33:03 · answer #2 · answered by Obi137 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a doctor but I assume they checked you out for heart problems before they did surgery on the gall bladder. If they have not checked your heart then I think you should get it checked.
2007-03-15 04:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse and it sounds like acid reflux disease. Continue to take the zantac. And as far as the pain, it could be your ulcers acting up. Take care and all the best.
2007-03-15 04:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by nursey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a symptom of Postcholecystectomy Syndrome or PCS. I had this after open gallbladder surgery. It's been 13 years, and I still have several symptoms. Go to www.webmd.com and read about it. If you feel like it's more than this you probably need to see your Dr.
2007-03-15 07:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by jpgrl91 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be apendix. Go see a Doctor fast! Seriously.
2007-03-15 04:26:30 · answer #6 · answered by Crazy J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After surgery, I had terrible problems with adhesions and neuromas. I know you don't want to do it, but I think you should call your surgeon and talk to them about it.
2007-03-15 04:26:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a hiatal hernia to me.
2007-03-15 04:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're right, you need a Doctor's opinion.
2007-03-15 04:21:09 · answer #9 · answered by cindz_jess 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋