I had my gallbladder removed a week ago. I have had a lot of gas since the surgery but I now have a sour stomach. I do have hypothyroidism that I know can slow digestion but have never had the sour stomach for so many days. Is this normal?
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Sour stomach after gallbladder removed?
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A sour stomach can be caused by a number of things, and they’re typically the things that cause acid reflux or heartburn. These things can all be treated through good decision-making when it comes to meals, and by a number of easy and effective home remedies.
http://www.doctorshealthpress.com/general-health-articles/sour-stomach-causes-symptoms-home-remedies
http://www.doctorshealthpress.com/general-health-articles/sour-stomach-causes-symptoms-home-remedies
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I hope that your symptoms have recovered. One week following surgery is likely too early to be completely symptom-free. An over the counter antacid may help.
If symptoms persist, I would recommend communicating with your doctor. There are very potent non-prescription antacids today including prilosec. But, the likelihood is that your symptoms will resolve with "tincture of time".
Good luck!!
If symptoms persist, I would recommend communicating with your doctor. There are very potent non-prescription antacids today including prilosec. But, the likelihood is that your symptoms will resolve with "tincture of time".
Good luck!!
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Having your gallbladder removed so recently requires some adaptation time, so you should be patient and wait for at least two weeks to start noticing your symptoms disappear, make sure not to eat spicy stuff end even more important fatty food, at this point your body is not ready to digest this kind of food and could be the reason of your symptoms. If they continue let your surgeon know.
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Communicate these symptoms with your surgeon but recovery from this surgery usually takes 2-4 weeks, sometimes longer.
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Did you have this sour stomach before the surgery? If it feels sour, it could be from acid. Gas is common after surgery and hopefully you are advancing your diet slowly. However , if you are feeling any new symptoms post surgery , you should contact the surgeon. It could be something as simple as acid reflux but call just to make sure.
I usually inform patients that during the first 2 weeks (sometimes 3 or 4), you will often have various gastrointestinal issues that seem to go away as your body adjust following gallbladder removal. These symptoms could be burping, heartburn, diarrhea, bloating, etc.
If the pain is severe, then urgent evaluation in the emergency would be warranted.
If the pain is severe, then urgent evaluation in the emergency would be warranted.