4. Field of Hope

4. Field of Hope

Q: My mother-in-law is 69 years old. She previously had gallstones, which were later removed. Now she sometimes experiences abdominal bloating, burning sensation in the epigastric region, and difficulty eating. What methods can be used to regulate her condition?

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Answer: This is post-cholecystectomy syndrome. After cholecystectomy, a series of sequelae may occur, collectively referred to as post-cholecystectomy syndrome. The most prominent among these are inflammation of the gallbladder stump and bile reflux gastritis. Bile reflux gastritis has two main characteristics: first, increased gastric acid production, leading to a burning sensation in the epigastric region; second, enhanced retrograde peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, causing hiccups and vomiting. Many people mistakenly believe that cholecystectomy completely resolves all issues, but this view is incorrect.

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