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Are Dark Stools Post A Gall Bladder Surgery A Cause For Concern?
Question: My wife had her gall bladder removed and also an records to remove bile duct stones 5 days after the surgery we noticed her stool was dark and there was blood in it is this a concern or can it happen sometimes she has been eating ok
Brief Answer:
Melena (blood in stool) and dark coloration - effects of cholecystectomy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
It is normal in the sort of cholecystectomy that your wife has undergone, to get bile pigments excreted in the stool, and for there to be a fair amount of bleeding. This is among the risks of gall bladder removal, and I would state that the situation is self resolving. If you are very concerned, then you might wish to revisit the surgeon for a follow up. However, I would be reassuring at this point.
Regards,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Melena (blood in stool) and dark coloration - effects of cholecystectomy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
It is normal in the sort of cholecystectomy that your wife has undergone, to get bile pigments excreted in the stool, and for there to be a fair amount of bleeding. This is among the risks of gall bladder removal, and I would state that the situation is self resolving. If you are very concerned, then you might wish to revisit the surgeon for a follow up. However, I would be reassuring at this point.
Regards,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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