Chest congestion and belching after gall bladder removal. Any suggestions?
Patient: I am a 46 year old female, had ny gall bladder taken on March 5 2013, everything seemes to be a little better, for the last 2 -3 weeks I have been experiencing a "stuck" feeling in my chest and in the lower part pf my throat/ neck after eating and I am belching constantly when this happens, any suggestions please.. Thank You Doctor: Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.This can be caused by so called postcholecystectomy syndrome which isnt uncommon condition. OR there is stomach issue such as gERD or gastritis. In every case you should change dietary habits. Eat more frequently but smaller meals,avoid fatty food, alcohol and smoking. Take antispasmic drugs when you have pain and take antiacid medicines. FOr further evaluation endoscopic and imaging tests should be done to see is there any pathology.Wish you good health.