Question 1

what are malic acid supplements used for?

Accepted Answer

Fatiguability: It has been suggested that malic acid can delay onset of fatigue with exercise and may be beneficial for some fibromyalgia symptoms. However, it really hasn't been researched that well yet.

Question 2

is it likely for an 18 year old male to get gallstones?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Adolescents can surely develop gallstones, especially if there is a family tendency. However, unless they are symptomatic gallstones can be ignored. Good luck.

Question 3

how would malic acid powder or pills effect blood sugar levels? does it spike them or no effect or lower?

Accepted Answer

Little effect: the food supplement malic acid should not have a significant or direct effect on your blood sugar levels.

Question 4

are the chances of getting appendicitis very high in a lifetime? or gallstones? like is it an everyday occurance? i'm a 25 year old male.

Accepted Answer

Chances: Some people spend their entire lives withour getting appendicitis or cholecystitis/gall stones. Depends on alot of factors

Question 5

how can acid form gallstones?

Accepted Answer

Gallstone formation: Stone formation is a complex process that depends on the contents of the bile fluid, which includes the balance of acidity. Hormones, gallbladder contraction strength, and bile fluid containing the balances of salt, cholesterol, bile acids, & inflammation (bacteria) likely play a larger role. Most people are referring to reflux disease when they talk about acid; gerd doesn't cause gallstones.

Question 6

is acid reflux a sign of gallstones?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux: Acid reflux is a sign of lower esophageal sphincter failure.  There are many thoughts for the causes of les failure.  Obesity, short esophagus, etc.  Gall stones and acid reflux can be treated medically and surgically so don't suffer. Hope this helps.

Question 7

do acid reflux and gallstones have a link in any way?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no link as they involve 2 different organs though they can both occur concurrently.

Question 8

please help! i'm suffering with acid reflux and gallstones?

Accepted Answer

See a surgeon: What needs to be done depends on how severe your reflux symptoms are and whether or not, you have been under treatment. Symptomatic gall stones require cholecystectomy for treatment. A surgeon will be able to evaluate you and recommend the appropriate treatment.

Question 9

uric acid can cause gallstones and cholelithiasis. is this true?

Accepted Answer

False.: Gallstones are composed of cholesterol and/or bilirubin (a metabolic product from the breakdown of old red blood cells).  Uric acid may cause kidney stones and gout.

Question 10

could you tell me what are gallstones and how is that different from acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Stones vs GERD: Gallstones are hard materia made of bile from gallbladder.  They live in gallbladder until they are squeezed into the small intestine.  Sometimes that squeezing hurts and blocks up.  Acid reflux is stomach contents mixed with stomach acid go into esophagus.  This has very little do do with the gallbladder except that both issues cause pain after eating sometimes and can be confused.

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How can acid form gallstones?

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Please help! i'm suffering with acid reflux and gallstones?

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Could you tell me what are gallstones and how is that different from acid reflux?

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