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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
GERD and acute cholecyntitis
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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GERD and acute cholecyntitis
by rjose6935, Nov 11, 2009 12:07PM
So i am a healthy 28 year old male. Here is my problem. About a year ago i was getting sharp stabbing pains in my sternum area that lasted about an hour. They really only hurt when touching my sternum, looking down, or a deep exhale. They were usually set off by a fatty meal. My doctor put me on some GERD meds and the "attacks" seemed to stop. Fast forward to last week i have severe stomach pain get a few tests including a HIDA scan and it shows gallstones so i am having my gallbladder removed. Here is my question, sternum or chest pain is back as i write this only this time it has been hurting for about 24 hours, but like i said only when i deeply exhale or look down. Also i noticed when drinking water it seems as if the water is passing through something in my esophagus. Possibly something stuck? I dont know. But i have had 2 prilosec and 2 ranatidine. i really dont wanna go to the ER and risk getting flu or something. Any idea what this is? Is it an emergency?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Nov 19, 2009 09:26AM
, Nov 19, 2009 09:26AM
Hi,
You have postcholecystectomy syndrome.
The symptoms most probably are due to reflux esophagitis. An upper GI endoscopy may be done for evaluation.
You can take anesthetic antacid gel and continue taking prilosec.
You have postcholecystectomy syndrome.
The symptoms most probably are due to reflux esophagitis. An upper GI endoscopy may be done for evaluation.
You can take anesthetic antacid gel and continue taking prilosec.
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