Acid Reflux...Is It Caused by Gallbladder Stones?
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Anyone Could Think That Gall Stones Cause Acid Reflux...But Do They?
One of the symptoms of gallstones is an onset that is similar to acid reflux. These attacks are sudden and very painful and can sometimes lead individuals to believe that they have acid reflux caused by gallbladder stones. In fact there is no such thing as acid reflux induced by gallbladder stones.
However the similarity of the acid reflux and gallstone attacks will have you considering that you have an extreme form of acid reflux. It is true that the Gallbladder is part of the digestive system, so when it malfunctions the pain it causes can be mistaken for something else. There have been cases when after the gallbladder is removed the "acid reflux" goes away, however, there actually is no connection between the two problems. But by having the diseased gallbladder removed does relieve a great deal of stress off the body and thus would reduce the build up of acid, as stress is one of the causes of acid reflux..
What Might Be Going On With Your Symptoms?
.T he symptom that you may experience during a gallstone attack is mild pain in the pit of your stomach or in the upper right part of your belly. Pain may spread to your right upper back or shoulder blade area. Sometimes the pain is more severe. It may be steady, or it may come and go. Or it may get worse when you eat. Pain can also be a symptom of acid reflux and so you might suppose that you are having very bad acid reflux induced by gallbladder stones.
These attacks usually occur late at night and may be accompanied by indigestion. Other symptoms that you may experience are gas, belching and an inability to digest fatty foods. In fact these attacks will usually happen after you have had a very fatty meal. These symptoms are similar to acid reflux symptoms and may again make you think that you have severe acid reflux. However acid reflux never lasts as long as gallstone attacks
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Some people have gallbladder stones with no symptoms at all. These are sometimes called silent stones and do not need to be treated. The existence of silent stones would seem to further prove that there is no such thing as acid reflux caused by gallbladder. stones.
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To Cut Or Not To Cut...That is the Question.
T he best treatment of Gallstones may be to do nothing. As strange as that sounds it is possible that you may not actually have any symptoms at all. Or you may have a single attack of pain and it is now gone. In these cases you may be advised by your doctor to simply wait to see if you have another attack.
Of course you would be wise to change your lifestyle. Such as your diet, try a low fat, less spicy diet. Also strive to reach a normal weight if you are carrying a few extra pounds. Also try to control the stress in your life. Some people have actually changed jobs to reduce stress.
But if you do need treatment for gallstones, the best treatment is surgery to remove the gallbladder. But only if your symptoms are severe and persistent.
If however, you are actually having acid reflux even though it is not caused by gallstones. You still require treatment. Again, you can try to control your diet, spicy foods are really the culprit here, unlike fatty foods for the gallbladder. Stress however, is a negative factor here too. You may be able to get significant relief with antacids. But if you have significant damage or danger of the same you need to seek medical attention for the treatment of this problem before it leads to much more severe problems such as H. pylori, which is a precursor to cancer. To learn more about this specifically, Check this out.
If Surgery Is The Answer...There Is A Choice.
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T The surgery option on the left is called a Laprascopic Cholecystectomy. Done with 3-4 small punctures through which camera surgical equipment is inserted and the gallbladder is removed. The recovery after this surgery is a few days and then limited activity but pretty much a normal lifestyle for a few weeks.
The surgery option on the right is the traditional incisional cholecystectomy. This is a regular abdominal surgery through an incision. Effective for the relief of the symptoms, but a much more difficult recovery post-operatively. Several weeks at least.
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The gallbladder (or cholecyst, sometimes gall bladder) is a small non-vital organ which aids in the digestive process and concentrates bile produced in the liver.
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Please share your thoughts with me.
vbright105 wrote...
Thank goodness I've never had a problem with gallstones (but occasionally with Acid Reflux) This is a wonderfully informative lens. An Angel Blessing for You.
Posted February 13, 2009
hwkoenig wrote...
Wow! The best information on gallstones and acid reflux that I've found on the Internet. Very nicely done. Excellent information!
You can learn more about natural approaches to dealing with acid reflux on my lens: Natural Cure For Acid Reflux
Thanks again for great material.!
Posted January 25, 2009
EverythingMouse wrote...
What an excellent easy to understand explanation of this subject. A well deserved Squid Angel Blessing for you
Posted January 09, 2009
elliespark wrote...
Super resource and explanations! Hmm, there's this really informative and tried-and-true book (100 successful case studies) by Dr. Hulda Clark called "The Cure to All Cancers" - you can get an electronic copy off of Ebay for 4 bucks or so and she explains the significance of cleaning your body's liver, gallbladder, etc... The natural resources used to cure cancers and any side-effects from being cancerous just blow me away. It's very procurable, not to mention cheap and you can get the supplements and equipment on Ebay for a very small amount of money - and most importantly and shockingly, Dr. Clark's methods really do work!! She made sure of this by documenting 100 successful case studies of fully curing patients who came to her with various cancers and ailments before she published her book. I hope this helps someone out there! It's a marvelous book by a very knowledgeable and honest real-life doctor with her own clinic.
Posted January 09, 2009
clouda9 wrote...
I said bye bye to my gallbladder many moons ago...it was totally giving me fits and almost killed me! I absolutely loved the information you shared here and will make sure to give it as a reference lens for family and friends.
Posted January 08, 2009
WendyKrick wrote...
Wow this is a wonderful lens. So full of information. I learned a lot.
Posted December 31, 2008
ArtByLinda wrote...
I had no clue these were connected, very informative lens!
Posted December 31, 2008
lakeerieartists wrote...
Very thorough. Great resource. Luckily I have not had to deal with this.
Posted December 30, 2008
Intuitive wrote...
I was having major problems with this last winter. I like to do things holistically and don't think doctors have all the answers, so I went on a nutritional cleansing program for four months starting in January 2008. (I used Isagenix.) I haven't had any trouble since. I take care not to push it with too many fatty foods at once, however, and I've cut way back on acidic beverages such as coffee and pop (one or two cups of decaf once or twice a week, for instance, and the occasional Reed's Ginger Brew). I've cut out caffeine entirely (except for what's found in chocolate). I think caffeine has more to do with it than people think. I don't drink alcohol or smoke (but I did twenty years ago and I know that affected my digestive system).
Posted December 30, 2008
hmvx3
Bull, had severe gallbladder problem for months then developed acid reflux- burning in throat and stomach burning and was put on pepcid. After I had gallbladder out it all went away- there is definitely a connection. Never had any problems in my life and after gallbladder out never had any more.
Posted December 11, 2008
The_Homeopath wrote...
Interesting. Before I had my gallbladder removed, the attacks did actually feel a bit like really bad reflux, all of my pain was centered just below my xyphoid process. I never made the connection between the two. Gallstones are awful to have, after 4 kids I can most definately state that a gallstone attack hurts more than giving birth. Seriously, they even hurt more than a kidney stone.
Posted October 20, 2008
csidaway wrote...
Yes doctors do have a hard time with diagnosing things like this. I had a problem with acid reflux for a long time and they tried all sorts of things, in the end I gave up drinking fizzy pop and have rarely suffered from acid reflux since.
Posted October 18, 2008
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