How do you treat bezoar?

Overview. The currently available treatment options for a gastric phytobezoar include dissolution of the bezoar by Coca-Cola®, removal by endoscopic devices, laparotomy, and laparoscopic surgery.

How long does it take to dissolve a bezoar?

The mechanism by which Coca-Cola dissolves the bezoar is based upon its low pH, CO2 bubbles, and sodium bicarbonate content. “… patients given a continuous infusion of Coca-Cola by nasogastric tube over 12 hours showed complete resolution of bezoars.

Can you vomit up a bezoar?

The clinical manifestations of gastric bezoars include abdominal discomfort, pain, fullness, acid regurgitation, heartburn, and nausea and vomiting.

How do you dissolve bezoar naturally?

The first-line treatment for bezoars is typically to see if the concretion can be dissolved. It isn’t often your doctor will recommend you drink a diet soda, but this is one of those rare cases. Studies have shown that drinking Diet Coke, along with taking cellulase, can dissolve some phytobezoars over several weeks.

Do bezoars go away?

Treatment of Bezoars The other alternative is to remove them during an endoscopy during diagnosis. Forceps, lasers, or jet sprays are other methods that may come in handy to remove bezoars. In severe cases, surgery will be necessary to remove the formations.

Can you feel a bezoar?

Most bezoar types show no signs or symptoms because they don’t completely block the gastrointestinal tract. In cases where symptoms appear, they include: Lack of appetite. Feeling full after eating a small food portion.

What does it feel like to have a bezoar?

Does Diet Coke dissolve bezoars?

Recently, the carbonated beverage Coca-Cola (The Coca-Cola Company) has been successfully used to dissolve bezoars. We report 3 patients with gastric phytobezoars who were successfully treated with a combination of Diet Coke (The Coca-Cola Company) and cellulase.