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What Causes Pain After Gall Bladder Removal?

Sir , I had my gall bladder removed in 1998 but have experienced crippling pains on two occasions in the last few years and periodic discomfort around the liver area. I have had CT,MRI scans and told i have dilated ducts. so what is the cause of the pain.
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Thank you for posting your query.

briefly, you have pain RUQ with a History of cholecystectomy
differential is
- Postcholecystectomy syndrome
- Stones in common bile duct
- violation of Fat restricted diet

for the NEXT step, get an ULtrasound done to rule out stones in CBD.

Meanwhile,
- take Nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg once daily before breakfast
- avoid fats and oil in diet
- do NOT eat stomach full
- eat small meals

wish you good health.
further queries are welcomed.

Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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What Causes Pain After Gall Bladder Removal?

Thank you for posting your query. briefly, you have pain RUQ with a History of cholecystectomy differential is - Postcholecystectomy syndrome - Stones in common bile duct - violation of Fat restricted diet for the NEXT step, get an ULtrasound done to rule out stones in CBD. Meanwhile, - take Nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg once daily before breakfast - avoid fats and oil in diet - do NOT eat stomach full - eat small meals wish you good health. further queries are welcomed. Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited . wish you good health. regards, Dr Tayyab Malik