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Re: pregnancy and gall bladder removal
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:46:40 -0600 (CST)
A lack of a gall bladder is not a problem. You may have more heartburn
with the hiatal hernia, but it won't bother the pregnancy.
At Mon, 19 Nov 2001, poemart99 wrote:
>
>I am pregnant with my 2nd child. I had some minor difficulty with the
>1st pregnancy. Such as: migraines, nausea and vomitting until the last
>month and occassionally an unexplained excruciating pain in my sides and
>chest area. The later was chalked up to gas or heartburn but it
>continued for 2 more years. Finally it was discovered that my gall
>bladder was part of the problem and it was removed in October 2000. The
>other cause was a hiatel hernia (sorry if misspelled).
>
>I would just like to know if not having a gall bladder can cause
>problems or complications with/for the baby. I have not had a chance to
>see my Doctor yet as I am temporarily without insurance and he is
>converting to a private practice. But I would really like to know if
>not having my gall bladder affects my pregnancy in anyway. I am really
>concerned about it.
>Also, what can I expect with the hiatel hernia. Will this cause any
>problems for me or the baby during this pregnancy.
>Thanks for any help and info in advance.
--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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