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Gallbladder function is low by hida scan.no gallstones but have frequent heartburn and chest discomfort pale stool and bad gas is surgery needed?

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Dr. Carson Liu answered

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GERD vs GB: Your slow gallbladder (GB) might cause heartburn or GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, but an endoscopy and 24 he pH study will help evaluate for GERD/heartburn diagnosis.

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Answered 3/30/2015

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A member asked:

Gallbladder function is low by hida scan.no gallstones but have frequent heartburn and chest discomfort pale stool and bad gas is surgery needed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carson Liu answered

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

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