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Does Gall Stones Cause Heartburn And Constricted Feeling In Throat?

I have been getting a slight heartburn sensation for approx. 1-1/2 weeks off and on throughout every day. There is also a feeling of something stuck at the base of my throat in the hollow on occasion. The heartburn is not consistent with anything in particular (e.g. food, drink, lying down, etc.). I recently had a CT to check my complete chest to lower abdominal area, which came back normal. An U /S in the recent past noted a couple of tiny stones in my gallbladder. I had this same situation some years ago which eventually disappeared. I am at as to what other searches I can do for these symptoms. I am wondering if gallstones (even if tiny) can bring on symptoms of this nature. Where do I go from here.
Tue, 7 Apr 2015
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Radiologist 's  Response
Hello

Heart burn and constrictive feeling in throat may be due to gastro-esophageal reflux.It is most likely not related to gall bladder calculi.
You may need upper GI endoscopy.You may need combination medicine of proton pump inhibitors and domperidone.

You also need definitive treatment of gall bladder calculus i,e surgical removal of gall bladder(cholecystectomy).
Gall bladder calculus is prone to infection and obstruction,so it is advised to get rid of calculus early.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Does Gall Stones Cause Heartburn And Constricted Feeling In Throat?

Hello Heart burn and constrictive feeling in throat may be due to gastro-esophageal reflux.It is most likely not related to gall bladder calculi. You may need upper GI endoscopy.You may need combination medicine of proton pump inhibitors and domperidone. You also need definitive treatment of gall bladder calculus i,e surgical removal of gall bladder(cholecystectomy). Gall bladder calculus is prone to infection and obstruction,so it is advised to get rid of calculus early. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan