Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Severe Pain Since Gall Bladder Removal. Also Diagnosed With Slight Cirrhosis. What Could Be The Cause?

I had my gall bladder removed about 8 weeks ago. When they did the surgery they determined i also had lite cirrhosis of the liver. It took me about 6 weeks to get rid of the severe swelling from the surgery but ever since, gas or needing to go to the bathroom have been is so painful i double over. It is extreme pain. The kind that makes you cry and be ready to face the firing squad. This pain is ruining my life. My work has suffered, my home life has suffered and the mental place it has brought me is scary. I told my doctor and they ordered some other tests, colonoscopy, endoscopy and ultra sound of witch they say shows no reason for the pain. i am about at the giving up point.



I SEE NOW, ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY, CANT DO ANYTHING FOR ANYBODY THESE DAYS. THERE ARE NO MORALS LEFT IN THIS COUNTRY. THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR RULES NOW INSTEAD OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD. WHEN THE TIME COMES WILL HE KNOW YOUR NAME? HOW IMPORTANT TO HIM IS YOUR WEALTH? GET THAT MONEY WHILE YOU CAN.
posted on Fri, 22 Nov 2013
Twitter Thu, 28 Nov 2013 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 29 Nov 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Every surgery causes some adhesions creation in the abdominal cavity. After laparoscopy this adhesions are usually minor and do not cause any problems. However it is possible that in your case, some adhesions impede bowels movements and cause partial bowels obstruction.
The other possible reason is some bacterial infection due to antibiotics usage (if there were any antibiotics used during or after the surgery).

I suggest you to have stool test done. Also liver tests (AST,ALT,GGTP,AP), bilirubin level and amylase should be checked.
Next step is abdominal CT with oral contrast (enteroclysis). And finally if nothing will be found, you should consider with your surgeon diagnostic laparoscopy.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Colonoscopy


Loading Online Doctors....
Severe Pain Since Gall Bladder Removal. Also Diagnosed With Slight Cirrhosis. What Could Be The Cause?

Hello! Thank you for the query. Every surgery causes some adhesions creation in the abdominal cavity. After laparoscopy this adhesions are usually minor and do not cause any problems. However it is possible that in your case, some adhesions impede bowels movements and cause partial bowels obstruction. The other possible reason is some bacterial infection due to antibiotics usage (if there were any antibiotics used during or after the surgery). I suggest you to have stool test done. Also liver tests (AST,ALT,GGTP,AP), bilirubin level and amylase should be checked. Next step is abdominal CT with oral contrast (enteroclysis). And finally if nothing will be found, you should consider with your surgeon diagnostic laparoscopy. Hope this will help. Regards.