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What Causes Indigestion And Constipation Post A Choleocystectomy?

Hello my name is Sylvia i just turned 65. 3 years ago i had my gall bladder removed, and since then i suffer from indigestion and constipation. I have a lump on the left side right under breast area it goes away after i take something to releive the constipation. In 2007 I had csytocele surgery so dont know it that is related to any of this, Im just tired of taking antiacid everyday sometimes 2 or 3
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
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Hello,

* indigestion may be related to alteration in the bile flow system, low fiber diet, lack of exercises or else.

* The constipation is most likely due to chronic consumption of the antacid medications over a period of time.

Kindly follow certain basic guidelines as below

- drink more liquids

- consume high fiber diet with green leafy veg, cereals, pulses, legumes, organic fresh fruits

- bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula or Psyllium husk with lukewarm water at night

- remain ambulatory and involve in regular exercises

- should stop further doses of antacid (as that seems the main culprit).

* Discuss need of an ultrasound examination of the abdomen & pelvis with your doc to get detailed therapy options.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Indigestion And Constipation Post A Choleocystectomy?

Hello, * indigestion may be related to alteration in the bile flow system, low fiber diet, lack of exercises or else. * The constipation is most likely due to chronic consumption of the antacid medications over a period of time. Kindly follow certain basic guidelines as below - drink more liquids - consume high fiber diet with green leafy veg, cereals, pulses, legumes, organic fresh fruits - bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula or Psyllium husk with lukewarm water at night - remain ambulatory and involve in regular exercises - should stop further doses of antacid (as that seems the main culprit). * Discuss need of an ultrasound examination of the abdomen & pelvis with your doc to get detailed therapy options. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon