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What Causes Persistent Stomach Pain After Gall Bladder Removal?
My hubby had his gull bladder taken out last Thursday surgery and yes has not had a bowel movement yet stomach still hurts he has tried the milk magnesia has been over 24 hours and just tried some prune juice today a cup, says he does not feel like eating or hungry hardly, he did eat today a meal should that be normal?
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
It may still be just a normal postoperative course, however considering recent surgery, he should definitely go to hospital and see his surgeon since it may indicate certain postoperative complications such as:
All these are commonly seen after gallbladder removal ay may manifest with all these symptoms that you mention so you need to do ultrasound and lab tests first. Try to heavier easier diet, more liquids and probiotics. It may take up to 2 weeks till digestion stabilize completely.
WIsh you good health. Regards
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What Causes Persistent Stomach Pain After Gall Bladder Removal?
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. It may still be just a normal postoperative course, however considering recent surgery, he should definitely go to hospital and see his surgeon since it may indicate certain postoperative complications such as: 1. Abscess 2. postoperative ileus 3. Postcholecystectomy syndrome All these are commonly seen after gallbladder removal ay may manifest with all these symptoms that you mention so you need to do ultrasound and lab tests first. Try to heavier easier diet, more liquids and probiotics. It may take up to 2 weeks till digestion stabilize completely. WIsh you good health. Regards