Can removing gallbladder stop acid reflux?

Or Will You Have to Say Goodbye to Bacon Too?

If you’re a fan of bacon but suffer from acid reflux, you might be wondering if removing your gallbladder can put an end to the burning sensation. Before we delve into that question, let’s get some basics out of the way.

What is Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into your esophagus instead of staying in the stomach. This can cause a burning feeling behind your breastbone, also known as heartburn.

What Is the Gallbladder for Anyway?

The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver and releases it when needed for digestion. Bile helps break down fats in food so they are easier to digest.

Now that we have established what acid reflux is and what role our gallbladders play let’s dive deeper into our core problem – Can removing gall bladder stop acid reflux?

The Relationship Between Your Gallbladder and Acid Reflux

In short – no, not directly. But stay with me; there’s more nuance here than meets the eye- or mouth- whatever!

While removing your gallbladder cannot cure acid reflux altogether given that they are two distinct conditions on their own. There seems to be one small ray of hope! Studies suggest that people who undergo cholecystectomies (gall bladder removal) experience reduced levels of GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), which goes hand-in-hand with chronic cases of acidity(hallelujah)!

This phenomenon has been attributed mainly due to studies suggesting bile acids causing diarrhea interspersing with prolonged episodes forms part of recurring co-existence (mind blown) between these two debilitating ailments (guess I have been living under a rock, right?).

It makes sense though; most patients with ongoing symptoms of acid reflux are recommended to stop eating high-fat foods, which might be contributing to their acid reflux.

What Is the Connection Between Your Gallbladder and High-Fat Foods?

Enter bile – A yellow-greenish fluid produced in your liver that helps digest fats by breaking down the larger fat globules into smaller droplets. Since our gallbladders play a critical role in storing this bile, it peeks out whenever fats- irrespective of it being good dietary fat or bad saturated fat( [ahem Bacon]- come knocking at our tummy’s gates!(I am sure you can hear my excitemeant)

When we consume high-fat meals (Hello Keto!), signals are sent from our digestive system to release more bile into the stomach, causing bloating and discomfort by many patients with chronic heartburns (those sour burps were not just delicious). So understandable why talk about nixing the culprit entirely may seem like a time-tested solution.

Lack Of Bile Can Worsen Indigestion

Before cheering on this piece of news for ejaculatory reasons, let us get some things straight; Humans do not require medications for long term post-surgery accounting replacement therapy because human bodies accommodate well enough without their gall bladder storage compartment(an organ capable of holding up to 50 ml)!

However (Lo! And Behold) restriction-less consumption of all dietary fats comes no more naturally after you break ties with yours truly GB(the gall bladder!). For decongestion purposes involving reduction in factor volume storage units such as limiting bile quantity production! Such regulations lead less frequent passage intervals resulting directly from inefficient digestion ( Great Scott!!)

Anyhow restricting bad “high” fatty food is still advisable given its occurrence during delays between needful medical intervention spells thereby worsening dyspeptic conditions concerning an IBD or otherwise (so you might have to cut down on those fries and burgers, sorry mate!)

Conclusion:

In conclusion removing gallbladder can indirectly come as an invitiation for some peace talks! Hallelujah, But with the risk of unintended problems!

If you’re suffering from chronic bouts of acidity or GERD, it might make sense to discuss a surgical option with your doctor. However (hold up wait a minute) surgery must always remain an extreme measure kept in reservedly precarious scenarios where other modes have borne insufficient results greater chances showing relatively minor(microscopic-sized) side effects upfront (and this applies to diets post-op too!).

A good starting point might involve reducing fat intake and getting support through effective weight management(yup that’s right folks!). Other tactics such as consuming small frequent meals instead of few heavy ones per day (pointedly noticing overlarge dinner time portions)or elevating one’s head while sleeping are worth trying plus there are numerous safe OTC available resources catered solely for gastro-support purposes!

Stay clearheaded(LITERALLY)and give your GI tract the love it deserves – take charge today!!

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