Abdominal Pain, Gurgling Sounds, Nausea, Stomach Discomfort. MRCP, Gastroscopy Negative. Had Cholecystectomy. Can This Be A Hernia?
Thanks for posting your query
You have been very precise in your description, this will help me sort your issue easily
The only data that I need is the type of surgery performed-Was it an open or a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - This is just to rule out the possibility of Hernia that you have mentioned in your history
Most symptoms that you have described are related to What we commonly know as Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome
The only issue is initiation of symptoms after 7 years is a question
Did you have any of these symptoms in between ?
Do you have any laboratory investigations done ?
In the mean time I would advise you take care of your stress levels
Avoid fatty and spicy meals
Avoid fermented meals
Take small and frequent meals
If you are used to smoking or Alcohol avoid the same
Take a proton pump inhibitor like Rabeprazole along with Domperidone to control the symptoms
Get back to me with the details asked for and I will help you out
Get Well Soon
Thanks for the prompt response
As I told you all the symptoms are typical of Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome [PCS]
Usually this is seen in some 10-15% of patients operated for Gall Bladder Removal
These symptoms may actually represent either :
(1) the continuation of symptoms that had been interpreted as resulting from pathology of the gallbladder or
(2) the development of new symptoms that might normally be attributed to the gallbladder.
PCS is also the development of symptoms, such as gastritis and diarrhea, caused by removal of the gallbladder.
We have observed these symptoms increase when the stress levels rise
The treatment is usually with the management of symptoms and stress after all Lab Panels are normal as in your case
Itching could be some local lesion in the skin around that area
Nexium is OK, Continue it as per you needs
My final word is a word of reassurance with all reports normal, do not confuse yourself with uncommon diseases
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Thanks for your followup
I am sure itching has nothing to do with the Gall Bladder surgery
Local lesion can be any skin condition or allergic condition
The attacks come at night or late evening as the acid out put is not utilized with light food consumed in the evenings
Also by evening the body also gets fatigued
My advise again is reduce stress and reassure your self
Hope this helps
Get well soon