(See also Overview of Biliary Function.) Postcholecystectomy syndrome occurs in 5 to 40% of patients. It refers to presumed gallbladder symptoms that continue or that develop after cholecystectomy or to other symptoms that result from cholecystectomy. Removal of the gallbladder, the storage organ for bile, normally has few adverse effects on biliary tract function or pressures.
Pineapple, along with many of the tropical fruits, contain a high level of fruit sugar or fructose. Sugars are acid-forming in the body. The reason youâll note on non-researched websites (there are hundreds!), that pineapple and most other fruits are alkaline, is due to their citric acid content.Remember the lemon, very high in citric acidâ¦yet alkaline-forming in the body.ineapple, along with many of the tropical fruits, contain a high level of fruit sugar or fructose. Sugars are acid-forming in the body. The reason youâll note on non-researched websites (there are hundreds!), that pineapple and most other fruits are alkaline, is due to their citric acid content.
Some doctors advise against eating pineapples if you have acid reflux. This is because pineapples are highly acidic. They typically score between a 3 and 4 on the pH scale. A score of 7 is neutral and a score higher than that is alkaline. Citrus fruits also contain a high level of acid and may cause reflux symptoms.