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Just had an endoscopy, stating reactive gastropathy. have had issues since gallbladder removal. is this bile reflux? have osteporosis, what do i take?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Cholestyramine powde: Cholestyramine powder in grape juice before each meal, no smoking and evening meal your lightest meal.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/2/2018

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Could be bile reflux: Ppi's don't help bile reflux.

Answered 2/25/2013

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