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Gall Bladder Removed, Bloated Stomach, Pain, Food Not Breaking Down. What Should I Do?

hi I got my gall bladder removed a few years ago ,but i am now suffering with very bloated stomach ,pain down my side and alot of wind in my stomach.I do get relief when i have a bowel movement , but i could have two or three bowel movements a day which makes me believe since i have no gallbladder my food is not breaking down properely?
Mon, 11 Mar 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writinng your query.

Gall bladder helps in digestion of fats. After gall bladder removal, fat digestion is affected.
It is therefore adviced to decrease fatty/oily foods after gall bladder removal.

You can take digestive enzyme preparation containing pepsin and fungal diastase 2-3 times a day after meals for relief from your symptoms. In addition, you should also take antacid like Omeprazole 20 mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 10 mg.
You can take a probiotic preparation for some relief.

Also avoid spicy and oily foods.
Drink pure water only and eat food prepared in hygeinic conditions.

Also get your stool examined.

I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.

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Gall Bladder Removed, Bloated Stomach, Pain, Food Not Breaking Down. What Should I Do?

Hi, Thanks for writinng your query. Gall bladder helps in digestion of fats. After gall bladder removal, fat digestion is affected. It is therefore adviced to decrease fatty/oily foods after gall bladder removal. You can take digestive enzyme preparation containing pepsin and fungal diastase 2-3 times a day after meals for relief from your symptoms. In addition, you should also take antacid like Omeprazole 20 mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 10 mg. You can take a probiotic preparation for some relief. Also avoid spicy and oily foods. Drink pure water only and eat food prepared in hygeinic conditions. Also get your stool examined. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.