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Can gallbladder surgery cause you to develop acid/bile reflux?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not usually: Once a bad gallbladder is removed and those symptoms fade, your underlying bile/acid reflux may become more symptomatic. Bile binders and anti acid medications can help you. Okay to check in with your surgeon or your regular doc. Be well.

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Answered 5/17/2018

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