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What Causes Acidity And Heart Burn After Appendix Removal?
Hello doctor My son is 9 years old. Three years back he had appendix removed. Since then he is having problem in digestion and bowel movement. He has severe acidity all the time. I gave him omeprazole for one month and then after that his condition remain same. His symptoms include stomach pain. Heart burn. Headache. Diahrrea and constipation. Its been three years now. We did all kind of test..except CT scan...all reports are normal...cbc.ultrasound.thyroid...i take care of his diet but still no improvement....really worried
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Wed, 15 Mar 2017
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Hello,
The symptoms and signs you have given are consistent with severe acid reflux. It has got no relation to his previous surgery.
If symptoms persist it is better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated. An endoscopy is required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
The symptoms and signs you have given are consistent with severe acid reflux. It has got no relation to his previous surgery.
If symptoms persist it is better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated. An endoscopy is required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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