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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Pain After A Gastric Bypass Surgery
Question: my 35 yr old daughter had gastric bypass surgery XXXXXXX 26,2013, she had problems w/gallblatter which was removed Oct 9th 2013 now she is having trouble abdominal pain-went to emergency room they said she might have dumping syndrome-did catscan for kidney stones but none she is still having bad pain what can be done? also need to find to find a dr that can help her-no insurance-in osage beach,mo
Brief Answer:
Admission to hospital and specific treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Gastric bypass surgery with re routing of the intestinal tract is known to cause a lot of problems. The Ct scan done will help immensely in diagnosing the problem. If it is diagnosed as dumping syndrome then dietary modifications will be required. If that fails to control the problem then surgical intervention may be warranted. At present one has to ascertain iuf the cause of pain is obstruction or something else. If it is obstruction then admission to hospital may be necessary.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards
Admission to hospital and specific treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Gastric bypass surgery with re routing of the intestinal tract is known to cause a lot of problems. The Ct scan done will help immensely in diagnosing the problem. If it is diagnosed as dumping syndrome then dietary modifications will be required. If that fails to control the problem then surgical intervention may be warranted. At present one has to ascertain iuf the cause of pain is obstruction or something else. If it is obstruction then admission to hospital may be necessary.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
this doesn't answer my question, I would like to know if there is medication or some form of diet that could assist in this--there is no blockage per scan
Brief Answer:
Reduced carbohydrates in the diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If the diagnosis is dumping syndrome then you need to reduce the carbohydrate intake. This can best be done by medical dietician who will study your existing diet and reduce or modify the carbohydrate content.Blood investigations will reveal the blood sugar levels.
No specific medication will help in dumping syndrome. It is only symptomatic treatment that is required.
Regards
Reduced carbohydrates in the diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If the diagnosis is dumping syndrome then you need to reduce the carbohydrate intake. This can best be done by medical dietician who will study your existing diet and reduce or modify the carbohydrate content.Blood investigations will reveal the blood sugar levels.
No specific medication will help in dumping syndrome. It is only symptomatic treatment that is required.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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