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Suggest Treatment For Bouts Of Diarrhea After Gallbladder Removal
I am a 24yr old female. I have had intestinal problems since the removal of my gallbladder in 2006. It started with occasional diarrhea, brought on by certain foods. Over the past year it has progessivley gotten worse. Now, I have bouts of diarrhea several times a day with an urgency to go. I come very close to losing control but not completely. This is starting to interfere with my daily activities. I have no other symptoms other than some discomfort when having these bouts. I have no insurance and cannot afford testing on my own.
Fri, 13 Jan 2017
Hi,
The cause of diarrhea after gallbladder removal is not certain. Some experts believe that it results from an increase in bile, especially bile acids which may act as laxative in the large intestine. It should subside soon, usually lasts from few days to few months.
Advise:
- Avoid high-fat foods, fried and greasy foods.
- Add soluble fiber, such as oats and barley, to your diet. But be sure to increase the amount of fiber slowly, such as over several weeks, because too much fiber at first can make gas and cramping worse.
- Eat smaller, more-frequent meals.
- Avoid caffeine and dairy products.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
The cause of diarrhea after gallbladder removal is not certain. Some experts believe that it results from an increase in bile, especially bile acids which may act as laxative in the large intestine. It should subside soon, usually lasts from few days to few months.
Advise:
- Avoid high-fat foods, fried and greasy foods.
- Add soluble fiber, such as oats and barley, to your diet. But be sure to increase the amount of fiber slowly, such as over several weeks, because too much fiber at first can make gas and cramping worse.
- Eat smaller, more-frequent meals.
- Avoid caffeine and dairy products.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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