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Could a full bladder be a reason for heartburn
A 33-year-old member asked:

Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Unlikely: Bladder is down in the pelvis and heartburn is due to reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Kenneth Crabbanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 47 years experience
Probably not: Your bladder would have to be excessively full for it to cause enough pressure on you stomach to cause heartburn.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Ronald Achonganswered
Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery 19 years experience
Very unlikely: The anatomical location of the bladder is relatively far away from your esophagus. Please see your doctor to get treated for heartburn.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:

Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Prostate issue: Sounds like a prostate issue, may be prostatitis as enlarged prostate is unlikely at 37. It needs to be checked by a physician.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:

Dr. Bradley Kessleranswered
Pediatrics - Gastroenterology 40 years experience
Yes: There are some risks in that previous surgery can let to scar tissue formation and this can make the fundoplication surgery more difficult for the sur... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Scott Welleanswered
Bariatrics 17 years experience
Yes: Yes. Once you have recovered from your gallbladder removal there is no reason why you can't have a fundoplication for reflux if your doctor feels a fu... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:

Dr. Kristel Huntanswered
Hepatology 24 years experience
Barrett's screening: you should have another endoscopy once you've had symptoms ~5y - to make sure you're not developing any changes in the lining of your esophagus called... Read More
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old male asked:

Dr. Shaban Faruquianswered
Specializes in Gastroenterology
LPR differs from GER: LPR is similar to GERD. LPR, you may not have the classic symptoms of GERD, Heartburn. That's why it can be difficult to diagnose and sometimes ca... Read More
136 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:

Dr. Nikhil Agarwalanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Gerd: Yes it is possible for acid reflux to continue to bother the next day or next several days based on the severity. Acid is an irritant in the esophagus... Read More
23 viewsAnswered Nov 26, 2020
A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. Raja'a Kaddahaanswered
Cardiac Electrophysiology 29 years experience
Cardiac or lung: 26 year old man with shortness of breath could be anything from anxiety to pulmonary or even cardiac condition.
It is important to be seen by your doc... Read More
2.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 76-year-old member asked:

Dr. Dora Chizeaanswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 49 years experience
Bladder emptying...: As one gets older, there is tendency for various organ systems to lose their optimal efficiency of performance. But one can take control or return may... Read More
142 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
A 30-year-old female asked:

Dr. Mark Fisheranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
No: Innervation of the bladder and the distal lower extremities are different. If you are concerned, see your doctor.
166 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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