GERD and Gallbladder

I was diagnosed with GERD November/December 2006 after I was found to have gallstones. I was also diagnosed with H.Pylori and had to do the PrevPac for two weeks. My GI doctor told me that my GERD "could" be caused by the gallstones. I had my gallblader (gallbladder) removed January 2007 and my GERD seems to have gotten a little worst. I do the TUMS EX weekly and Maalox every once in awhile. Do I need to be taking something prescribed?

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi mstyler,
H.pylori and GERD usually dont go together most of the times. Gall stones do not cause GERD.
So for confirmation of GERD you need to undergo -
1. pH monitoring
2. Upper GI endoscopy

For treatment-
1. PPI twice a day immediately before meals for 4-8 weeks
2. Life style modifications
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