oesophagectomy

[Aliollie]

Hi my dad surgery oesophagectomy roughly 6 years ago, for the last few years he has had this Radom dry gagging it makes him feel really bad and he has to go to bed this can last anything up to half a day to a few days. Was hoping someone may have some help many thanks best wishes

Ali xxx

[Spikey]

It sounds like it could be due to silent reflux (LPR). Does he take PPI's, e.g. omeprazole or lansoprazole? He may need to alter his diet to a lower fat one, e.g. avoid fried food and pastries. He could also try gaviscon, if he hasn't already. If all that fails, he should see a doctor.

[Molly14]

Hi Ali - I’m nearly 7yrs on and get a lot of dry gagging usually associated with dumping - it’s very unpleasant - can your Dad pin point the dry gagging with anything like eating or dumping? It may be worth running it past your dad’s specialist nurse in case something needs checked - all the best

[Aliollie in reply to Molly14]

Thanks for your reply’s and glad your doing well he does take anti acid what is dumping please? And how can you stop this from happening He has been back a few times the scan is all ok which is good but when this happens it does make him feel really bad x

[Molly14]

Hi AliIf you Google Dumping Sydrome you will get a better insight - it’s one of the main side effects from oesophagectomy surgery - the triggers for dumping can be quite a few things like eating to quickly - eating to much - it can be to do with sugars and also slow gastric emptying which can be a problem after surgery to - I’ve been tested twice for this but both clear so my dry gagging is just an effect of a dumping session - dumping can cause fast heartbeat, nausea, sweating, no energy, diarrhoea and sickness - the sessions usually last short periods but if your Dads not in control of it or not recognising it they could be lasting longer - I hope this helps and maybe a chat with his specialist nurse or surgery team may help x

[Aliollie]

Thank you molly x