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Pain in shoulder after fundoplication
Since i have had my Nissens fundoplication,whenever i drink something(or eat but mostly after i drink) a little more my left shoulder starts paining badly...why does this happen?It has been over six months now..I also feel bubble like something near the wrap...Is it normal?kindly answer
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It happens usually due to irritation of diaphragm while passage of bolus of food. Have small boluses. Chew more.
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with time this can decrease.
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