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Suggest The Cause For Stomach And Chest Issues Post Bypass Surgery

My husband had a quadruple bypass 5 months ago and has done well. However over the last month he seems to have problems with his stomach and feels likes his chest caves in . Especially when walking. What is cause. He has been to the hospital and stress tests and the results and ECC are ok.
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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In my opinion he is having GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ). It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms.
Any thoracic surgery can damage the sphincter and makes it more lax.
So better to follow these treatment for better symptomatic control in GERD.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food.
2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
3. Avoid stress and anxiety.
4. Start proton pump inhibitor.
5. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed.
6. Go for walk after meals.
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Suggest The Cause For Stomach And Chest Issues Post Bypass Surgery

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion he is having GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ). It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Any thoracic surgery can damage the sphincter and makes it more lax. So better to follow these treatment for better symptomatic control in GERD. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed. 6. Go for walk after meals.