What Causes Diarrhea After Gallbladder Removal?

Posted on Wed, 27 Jul 2016

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Question : I had my glabladder out have a lot of trips to bath room am taking medication for irrated bowel syndrum wich does help sometimes but have to go a lot is this normal my surgen has never said anything and have found out that I have had colitis to on occasion was in the hospital but gave me antibitocs whent away but what to do with the issue after Galbladder was taken is stiil confusing I need help

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cholestyramine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I presume your question is related to diarrhea that occurs after the removal of gallbladder.

Diarrhea after gallbladder removal is usually self limiting and usually stops after variable period of time.It is due to excess bile entering the bowel.

You can take Cholestyramine to control the symptoms.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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