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What Causes Constipation And Painful Bowel Movement Post A Gallbladder Attack?

Posted on Thu, 31 Mar 2016

Question: I had a gallbladder attack about 2 months ago...I went to emergency in Canada and they did all heart, etc tests......in a week took out gallstones and sent me home...have suffered terrible with pain, nausea, and despair.....Advil helps and Bengay...just read a rash which I have on legs and arms although is not itchy anymore...have a very coated tongue...constipated and bowel pain....just read it could be pancreatitus...he put a stent on my bladder when he did gallstones...hard to get treatment because my insurance wont cover it....going to ME I hope...need help badly.....white, 84 years,only high blood pressure under control....no other ailments.... XXXXXXX Vail

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Work up required

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM, after going through what you have mentioned, I am of the opinion that,
It may possibly be pancreatitis, chilecystitis or even cholangitis. All these are serious conditions and i would recommend you to at least to get lab tests and ultrasound done to rule these out. No matter if you don't have Insuarnce,you must have to see a specialist and get clinical examination and above mentioned tests done. you can take stronger painkillers such as oxycodone together with spasmolytics. Wish you good health. Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar