Suggest Remedy For Hearburns After Gall Bladder Removal

Posted on Wed, 4 Feb 2015

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Question : XXXXXXX had his gallbladder removed 9-12. He over the last 2 weeks has had bad heartburn every night. He is eating tums 1-2 Q night. What do we need to do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
GERD/gastritis symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read carefully your query and understood his concerns.

His symptoms seems to be related with stomach issues like
-GERD(gastroesophageal reflux disease)
-gastritis/ulcer
If I were his treating doctor, I would recommend to do upper endoscopy to confirm the right diagnosis.
Till that he can start to use pantoprazole, antacids.
He should avoid coffee, chocolate, tea, alcohol, smoking.
Eat 3 hour before going to bed, and try to use two pillows where he lay down.

wishing him fast recovery
Dr.klerida

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