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Why Am I Getting Pain After Gallbladder Removal?

hello, I have had my gullbladder removed about 5 months ago. I am now feelin pain again where it used to be and sometimes on the other side, I havent pooped in 2 weeks only little ones once in a while in between and ive taken mini wheats and prunes and activia. the doc sent me for blood tests but nothing came back any ideas?
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Gastroenterologist 's  Response
hi.
thanks for posting query at HCM.
read your question thoroughly and understood your concern.

gall bladder primary role is to store "bile".
when gall bladder is intact, bile is usually secreted after having a meal rich in fat; bile plays a vital role in fat digestion.

after gall bladder is removed, bile is continuously being secreted in small intetsine and may reflux into stomach. as a result, gastric inflammation may occur causing pain and discomfort.
moreover, high fat meal induces more bile secretion further affecting gastric mucosa.

advise:
advised to have a ultrasound and exclud any tones remnants in the common bile duct
NO fat intake
OTC proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole, pantoprazole)to combat gatritis ( after discussing with treating physician)

hope to answer your concern
wish you good and sound health.

regards
Dr Tayyab Malik
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Why Am I Getting Pain After Gallbladder Removal?

hi. thanks for posting query at HCM. read your question thoroughly and understood your concern. gall bladder primary role is to store bile . when gall bladder is intact, bile is usually secreted after having a meal rich in fat; bile plays a vital role in fat digestion. after gall bladder is removed, bile is continuously being secreted in small intetsine and may reflux into stomach. as a result, gastric inflammation may occur causing pain and discomfort. moreover, high fat meal induces more bile secretion further affecting gastric mucosa. advise: advised to have a ultrasound and exclud any tones remnants in the common bile duct NO fat intake OTC proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole, pantoprazole)to combat gatritis ( after discussing with treating physician) hope to answer your concern wish you good and sound health. regards Dr Tayyab Malik