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What Causes Weight Loss And BP Fluctuation After Gall Bladder Removal?

My friend had gall bladder removal over 4 weeks ago. she is losing weight rapidily though eating and keep getting dehydrated though she is drinking several water bottles per day. her blood pressure is fluctuating from 127/85 to 90/60 through out the day. she has been to the hospital numerous times. what could be causing this. also dizziness, nausea, dry heaves, constipation..
Tue, 25 Apr 2017
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

First, blood fluctuations cant be related to gallbladder surgery and this is separate issue which should be evaluated by cardiologist. The other issue may be sign of postcholecystectomy syndrome syndrome which has all these symptoms and this occurs in about 5 to 40 percent of patients who undergo cholecystectomy, usually can be transient, and rarely persistent or lifelong. Symptoms include Dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting, Flatulence, bloating, and diarrhea, Persistent pain in the upper right abdomen. Some individuals may benefit from diet modification, such as a reduced fat diet, following cholecystectomy since it may be more difficult for digestion of fatty foods. Postcholecystectomy syndrome treatment depends on the identified violations that led to it. Typically, the patient is recommended dietary restriction table with fatty foods, enzyme preparations, antispasmodics, sometimes oral ursodeoxycholic acid can alleviate the condition.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Weight Loss And BP Fluctuation After Gall Bladder Removal?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. First, blood fluctuations cant be related to gallbladder surgery and this is separate issue which should be evaluated by cardiologist. The other issue may be sign of postcholecystectomy syndrome syndrome which has all these symptoms and this occurs in about 5 to 40 percent of patients who undergo cholecystectomy, usually can be transient, and rarely persistent or lifelong. Symptoms include Dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting, Flatulence, bloating, and diarrhea, Persistent pain in the upper right abdomen. Some individuals may benefit from diet modification, such as a reduced fat diet, following cholecystectomy since it may be more difficult for digestion of fatty foods. Postcholecystectomy syndrome treatment depends on the identified violations that led to it. Typically, the patient is recommended dietary restriction table with fatty foods, enzyme preparations, antispasmodics, sometimes oral ursodeoxycholic acid can alleviate the condition. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.