• What causes acid reflux after gastric bypass?

I am a 41 year old male. I want to know what causes acid reflux after gastric bypass?

2 Answers

  • Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
  • Mesa, AZ

Many things can cause the reflux from eating too much volume to problems with the surgery itself. Follow up with your bariatric surgeon for an evaluation. If it continues then see a gastroenterologist.

  • Gastroenterologist
  • LAS VEGAS, NV

Same process as before a bypass. Stomach acid will enter the esophagus if there is weakness in the lower esophageal sphincter. However, after a bypass, there is very little stomach remaining in continuity with the esophagus, so acid production will be less. Most bypass patients do not get a lot of acid reflux.

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