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Could Low Ejection Fraction With Vomiting And Esophageal Burning Indicate Gall Bladder Problem?
Hi,
About four weeks ago I vomitted following eatting about a half a bottle of generic peanuts, which I am not allergic to. The day following I had a terrible burning sensation in esophagus/stomach location. It killed and took milk of magnesia and went to doctor. Doctor sent to OR and all tests normal. The next day had a slight bit of dark stool and I assumed that it was from a mild ulcer that had bled due to throwing up. Doctor had gall bladder ultrasound and had ejection fraction tested. On my own I treated the pain as an ulcer and have not had an attack since before the ejection test. I told doctor this but the test came back with ejection fraction of 8%! I do not have any pain, feel great. I am taking an antacid and plan to discontinue. Doctor wants me to see surgeon to get gall bladder removed, but he says it is up to me. What would be symptoms of having this low ejection rate? I do not have any signs or symptoms of gallbladder disease..chalky stool, pain in back, etc. I feel great. I am 52, weigh 118 and don't eat alot of fatty foods.
About four weeks ago I vomitted following eatting about a half a bottle of generic peanuts, which I am not allergic to. The day following I had a terrible burning sensation in esophagus/stomach location. It killed and took milk of magnesia and went to doctor. Doctor sent to OR and all tests normal. The next day had a slight bit of dark stool and I assumed that it was from a mild ulcer that had bled due to throwing up. Doctor had gall bladder ultrasound and had ejection fraction tested. On my own I treated the pain as an ulcer and have not had an attack since before the ejection test. I told doctor this but the test came back with ejection fraction of 8%! I do not have any pain, feel great. I am taking an antacid and plan to discontinue. Doctor wants me to see surgeon to get gall bladder removed, but he says it is up to me. What would be symptoms of having this low ejection rate? I do not have any signs or symptoms of gallbladder disease..chalky stool, pain in back, etc. I feel great. I am 52, weigh 118 and don't eat alot of fatty foods.
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
Hello.
The usual symptoms of a gall bladder problem would be right upper quadrant pain, nausea, and abdominal cramping and it usually indicates gallstones, but gall bladder hypokinesis--a poorly emptying gall bladder--can cause the same symptoms and, if they become frequent, then it is recommended that the gall bladder be removed.
In your case, this doesn't sound like it's your gall bladder acting up and, were I your doctor, I wouldn't recommend removal.
The usual symptoms of a gall bladder problem would be right upper quadrant pain, nausea, and abdominal cramping and it usually indicates gallstones, but gall bladder hypokinesis--a poorly emptying gall bladder--can cause the same symptoms and, if they become frequent, then it is recommended that the gall bladder be removed.
In your case, this doesn't sound like it's your gall bladder acting up and, were I your doctor, I wouldn't recommend removal.
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