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Treatment For Inability To Have Bowel Movement After Gallbladder Surgery?
Yes, I had gallbladder surgery 12 weeks ago and have got where I can not have a bm, what could be going on. It has been sort of difficult for a while, but now I don't have to go. Can you tell me what might be happening. Dr. said things sounded good, but I am not able to go even taking all helps. Thank you
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
This looks to me like syndrome which is called postcholecystectomy syndrome which has all these symptoms that you mention and this occurs in about 20 percent of patients who undergo cholecystectomy.
Usually can be transient, and rarely persistent or lifelong. Symptoms include Dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting, Flatulence, bloating, and diarrhea, persistent pain in the upper right abdomen.
Some individuals may benefit from diet modification, such as a reduced fat diet, following cholecystectomy since it may be more difficult for digestion of fatty foods so it ma be beneficial to follow dietary restriction table with fatty foods, take enzyme preparations, antispasmodics, and sometimes oral ursodeoxycholic acid can alleviate the condition.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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Treatment For Inability To Have Bowel Movement After Gallbladder Surgery?
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. This looks to me like syndrome which is called postcholecystectomy syndrome which has all these symptoms that you mention and this occurs in about 20 percent of patients who undergo cholecystectomy. Usually can be transient, and rarely persistent or lifelong. Symptoms include Dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting, Flatulence, bloating, and diarrhea, persistent pain in the upper right abdomen. Some individuals may benefit from diet modification, such as a reduced fat diet, following cholecystectomy since it may be more difficult for digestion of fatty foods so it ma be beneficial to follow dietary restriction table with fatty foods, take enzyme preparations, antispasmodics, and sometimes oral ursodeoxycholic acid can alleviate the condition. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.