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What Causes Bitter Taste In The Mouth And Epigastric Bloating In The Abdomen?
Question: I am 11 day post lap chole for multiple stones. Prior to surgery I had dizzy spells when laying down,standing or sitting, which I associated with epigestic bloating and partly relieved by burping, I also had a bitter taste in my mouth. These symptoms persist intermittently since surgery. This this likely to be gallbladder related and will resolve it time or do you think it's something else? I don't have temperature & no pain other than from gas/ bloating. Bowels are normal. I feel full very quickly reduced apptetite but still normally. Nuts appear to make the problem much worse post op.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that most of your symptoms (bloating, burping, bitter taste in your mouth) are related to the your cholecistectomy.
What are your actual bilirubine levels?
You should know that the billiary vesicle serves as a deposit of biliary acids, which are an important component for the normal function of our intestine.
Their release is usually regulated by some physiological reflexes, related to eating and the gut motion. But when there are stones or when the biliary vesicle is removed, their release is made very irregular, causing troubles with the intestinal transit, bloating and even pain or diarrhea.
Gradually you will get used to that and your symptoms will improve spontaneously.
I recommend avoiding spicy food and fatty food. If nuts aggravate your situation, just avoid them.
Regarding the episodes of dizziness, I recommend consulting with an ENT specialist to exclude a possible inner ear disorder. Cervical spine chronic degenerations could also be related to this symptoms. In such case physiotherapy can be helpful.
I would also recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure, as blood pressure fluctuations can be associated to dizziness and lightheadedness.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that most of your symptoms (bloating, burping, bitter taste in your mouth) are related to the your cholecistectomy.
What are your actual bilirubine levels?
You should know that the billiary vesicle serves as a deposit of biliary acids, which are an important component for the normal function of our intestine.
Their release is usually regulated by some physiological reflexes, related to eating and the gut motion. But when there are stones or when the biliary vesicle is removed, their release is made very irregular, causing troubles with the intestinal transit, bloating and even pain or diarrhea.
Gradually you will get used to that and your symptoms will improve spontaneously.
I recommend avoiding spicy food and fatty food. If nuts aggravate your situation, just avoid them.
Regarding the episodes of dizziness, I recommend consulting with an ENT specialist to exclude a possible inner ear disorder. Cervical spine chronic degenerations could also be related to this symptoms. In such case physiotherapy can be helpful.
I would also recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure, as blood pressure fluctuations can be associated to dizziness and lightheadedness.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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