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What Causes Weight Gain And Breathlessness After Gallbladder Removal?
Question: I had my gallbladder removed a year ago and I am gaining so much weight even with eating carefully. I am also quite breathless at times. The weight seems to be mainly around my middle. I also get a stinging/pulling feeling in my right side. Any ideas...?
Brief Answer:
To rule out Hypothyroidism
Detailed Answer:
Namasthe
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
The weight gain occurring could be unrelated to the surgery.
I would suggest you to consider the following possiblity as the cause of possible weight increase
1. Post-Menopausal state: Woman who have attained menopause, its commonly seen to put on weight after surgery.
2. Hypothyroidism
Breathlessness could be due to putting on weight and associated exercise induced intolerance. Based on your age Cardiorepiratory causes also needs to be considered
I would suggest you the following investigation in consultation with your Physician
1. Complete blood count
2. 12 lead ECG and Echocardiography
3. Thyoid profile: Serum T3,T4 and TSH levels
4. Lipid profile.
In the meantime i would suggest you the following which will definitely help
1. Avoid high calorie food
2. Avoid spicy oily food
3. Brisk walking: 30 minutes at a stretch, al least once a day
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
To rule out Hypothyroidism
Detailed Answer:
Namasthe
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
The weight gain occurring could be unrelated to the surgery.
I would suggest you to consider the following possiblity as the cause of possible weight increase
1. Post-Menopausal state: Woman who have attained menopause, its commonly seen to put on weight after surgery.
2. Hypothyroidism
Breathlessness could be due to putting on weight and associated exercise induced intolerance. Based on your age Cardiorepiratory causes also needs to be considered
I would suggest you the following investigation in consultation with your Physician
1. Complete blood count
2. 12 lead ECG and Echocardiography
3. Thyoid profile: Serum T3,T4 and TSH levels
4. Lipid profile.
In the meantime i would suggest you the following which will definitely help
1. Avoid high calorie food
2. Avoid spicy oily food
3. Brisk walking: 30 minutes at a stretch, al least once a day
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you. What about the stinging pulling feeling inside on right side particularly when bladder is full.
Brief Answer:
T Rule out urinary tract infection
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
In the post menopausal age, possibility of Urinary tract infection needs to be ruled out. I would suggest you to get the following investigation
1. Ultrasound Abdomen and pelvis
2 Urine routine and microscopic examination.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
T Rule out urinary tract infection
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms XXXXXXX
In the post menopausal age, possibility of Urinary tract infection needs to be ruled out. I would suggest you to get the following investigation
1. Ultrasound Abdomen and pelvis
2 Urine routine and microscopic examination.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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