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Posted 5/3/2013 1:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Everyone-

Need some advice/help here or some more detailed info.

A few months ago I had a lot of pain related to gallbladder problems. I went through everything... a CT, Ultrasound, bloodwork, HIDA scan etc. Turns out my gallbladder only works at 12% and that I dont know have gallstones or Cholecystitis but I often get a swelling in that part of my abdomen and pain along with back pain.

My GI doctor wanted to rule out everything else so I've done a Colonoscopy and now a Endoscopy. Colon was completely clean with no problems but the Endoscopy showed a 2.25 cm Hiatal Hernia and swelling of my Esophagus. My doctor thinks all my discomfort comes from this and not my gallbladder and has no recommended surgery anymore, even though before he did and I was hesitant.

My problem is I have never really had "reflux" problems except occasional burping. Never really had chest pain or anything. Most of my pain is on the right side and on my lower ribs.

Anyone know if Gallbladder problems can lead to a Hiatal Hernia/Esophagitis or if those can lead to gallbladder problems??

I'm not sure what I should do about the surgery now or if I should just keep taking this Heartburn medicine n ulcer liquid (even though I dont have any ulcers??)

Thanks for the help~
Posted 5/10/2013 2:54 AM (GMT 0)
The GERD and the gall bladder were pretty separate issues for me. I had decent sized stones and the pain rolled around my chest and started to mimic heart problems. The surgeon told me I got it out of there just in time. That surgeon was the best doctor I have ever had. A while longer and he said it would have been open cholecystectomy. My GERD continued and omeprazole is now my friend :) For the gall bladder...what has happened when u eat a high fat meal? I would get the pains and nausea.

Try omeprazole 20 mg for 14 days and see if your symptoms stop. If they do then more than likely it is the hiatal. If they continue then it is more than likely your gb.

Post Edited (U_Hydrae) : 5/9/2013 9:00:14 PM (GMT-6)

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