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Is Constipation Caused Due To A Low Functioning Gall Bladder?
I have had constipation for the last month. I have went to ER twice and a general surgeon and a family doctor. They ran a blood work, did a ct scan, 2 ultra sounds on my gallbladder and a hida scan. My gallbladder is functioning at 8%. I have drank 3 bottles of Magnesium Citrate and it works but I only have water like bowel movements. I haven t had a real bowel movement since the 6th of June. Could that mean blockage?
Tue, 26 Jul 2016
Usually constipation is idiopathic means having no cause behind, though some secondary causes do persist, but mal-functioning of the gallbladder might not be the reason in your case keeping in mind of the severity of constipation you have. you can try some fibers with plenty of water for few weeks, and avoid taking processed food, it might help. in case of blockage the patient is having pain in abdomen in most of the cases. thank you
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