GERD (Acid Reflux)...Is It Caused by Gallstones?
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Many Think That GallStones Cause GERD (Acid Reflux)...But Do They?
However the similarity of the GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) 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..
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- So If It's Not Gallstones, What is causi...
- Learning More About the Gallbladder and...
- Acid Reflux (GERD) Or Gallstones Can ma...
- Gallstones or GERD, You Have To Decide A...
- If It Turns Out You Do Have Gallstones a...
- Some More Information About Gallbladder...
- Acid Reflux - Some Products That May Hel...
- Acid Reflux Remedies You Might Try
- Complete System Cleanse, Gallbladder, Li...
So If It's Not Gallstones, What is causing my Acid Reflux (GERD)?
The 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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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 article about Acid Reflux Bacteria.
If It Turns Out You Do Have Gallstones and
Surgery Is The Answer...There Is A Choice.

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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- My youngest daughter had GERD, seemed to outgrow it, hopefully for good :)
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- i am currently taking meds for acid reflux. My symptoms starts several months ago when i had this feeling of something stuck in my throat. All test came back normal and just 2 days ago I had my gallbladder ultrasound. I am anxious what might be the result. Thank you for this helpful information.
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- very helpful lens with lots of great information. Thank you for sharing
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- My Mom and Mother-in-law suffer from it greatly.
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- Well done page with helpful information.
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