Acid Reflux Caused By Gall Bladder Surgery
Almost 40% of the patients who have undergone Gall bladder surgery report acid reflux problems post operation. Although there is no medical reasoning to support this occurrence, this has been a fact experienced by millions of gall bladder surgical cases. One such study presents frightening results. According to this gall bladder surgery could have been a mistaken diagnosis of acid reflux. Since the symptoms of gall bladder problems are similar to the acid reflux symptoms. Abdominal pains, nausea and vomiting etc are some of such symptoms and hence, the gall bladder surgery is performed instead of probing for acid reflux. Another common way in which the association between gall bladder surgery and acid reflux can be established is that the person may have had problems of acid reflux before the surgery as well. It is very much possible for both gall bladder problems and acid reflux to co-exist. Since, gall bladder surgery relieves the troubles associated with the gall bladder, but the acid reflux symptoms still exist. Gastro Esophageal Disease (GERD) or acid reflux may also be confused with gastroparesis. In this case, the process of the stomach emptying its contents into the small intestine is slowed down, causing the similar symptoms as acid reflux. The best person to decide about gall bladder surgery is your physician. However, it does not harm taking a second opinion from some other specialist as the case may be of acid reflux and gall bladder surgery may not be required at all. Preventing Acid Reflux after Gall Bladder Surgery To keep the acid reflux problems post gall bladder surgery, at bay, one must make certain life style changes along with proper dietary changes. The best dietary change can be to concentrate on healthy eating. It certainly does not mean eating boiled food, but yes, a person can opt for baking and grilling techniques rather than going for fried stuff. Avoiding high fat and spicy foods after gall bladder surgery is advisable. These foods also cause acid attacks. One must concentrate on having a suitable weight. Obesity is the most common reasons for many problems and can lead to gall bladder surgery and acid reflux. However, it should be kept in mind that the weight gain program should be carried on slowly and steadily. Taking drastic measure such as fasting enormously increases your chances of gall bladder surgery and acid reflux. Aim for eating fresh fruits and vegetables that are preservative free. Nowadays, a lot of stores also have organic varieties of these available. Apple and banana and papaya are good for both, post gall bladder surgery and acid reflux. One also needs to quit smoking and alcohol after gall bladder surgery and this is good for acid reflux as well. At the end, I would like to say that inculcating good eating habits in your family can prevent both gall bladder surgery and acid reflux problems.
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