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I Had My Gallbladder Removed 1 1/2 Yes Ago .
Question: I had my gallbladder removed 1 1/2 yes ago . I am having trouble with constipation for 3 to 4 days then when my bowels finally move I have a few in a row then the diarrhea starts. I will have diarrhea for hours and sometimes vomiting. Then loose stools for a couple days. This is starting to affect my ability to work. I am watching the amount of fat I take in and that doesn't seem to help. I have increased my fiber intake. As time goes on this is just getting worse. Help
I had my gallbladder removed 1 1/2 yes ago . I am having trouble with constipation for 3 to 4 days then when my bowels finally move I have a few in a row then the diarrhea starts. I will have diarrhea for hours and sometimes vomiting. Then loose stools for a couple days. This is starting to affect my ability to work. I am watching the amount of fat I take in and that doesn't seem to help. I have increased my fiber intake. As time goes on this is just getting worse. Help
Brief Answer:
The symptoms are related to increased bile due to gallbladder removal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
The symptoms are related to increased bile due to gallbladder removal.
The bile acids when entering the large intestine may act as a laxative.
I suggest using over the counter anti-diarrheal medications, such as Imodium A-D three times a day.
These are over the counter medication.
I also recommend medications that impair absorption of bile acids, such as Cholestyramine.
This is a prescription medication, so you should consult your doctor about the treatment.
I suggest to maintain a healthy diet and avoid caffeine, dairy products
greasy foods, very sweet foods.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
The symptoms are related to increased bile due to gallbladder removal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
The symptoms are related to increased bile due to gallbladder removal.
The bile acids when entering the large intestine may act as a laxative.
I suggest using over the counter anti-diarrheal medications, such as Imodium A-D three times a day.
These are over the counter medication.
I also recommend medications that impair absorption of bile acids, such as Cholestyramine.
This is a prescription medication, so you should consult your doctor about the treatment.
I suggest to maintain a healthy diet and avoid caffeine, dairy products
greasy foods, very sweet foods.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
The symptoms are related to increased bile due to gallbladder removal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
The symptoms are related to increased bile due to gallbladder removal.
The bile acids when entering the large intestine may act as a laxative.
I suggest using over the counter anti-diarrheal medications, such as Imodium A-D three times a day.
These are over the counter medication.
I also recommend medications that impair absorption of bile acids, such as Cholestyramine.
This is a prescription medication, so you should consult your doctor about the treatment.
I suggest to maintain a healthy diet and avoid caffeine, dairy products
greasy foods, very sweet foods.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
The symptoms are related to increased bile due to gallbladder removal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
The symptoms are related to increased bile due to gallbladder removal.
The bile acids when entering the large intestine may act as a laxative.
I suggest using over the counter anti-diarrheal medications, such as Imodium A-D three times a day.
These are over the counter medication.
I also recommend medications that impair absorption of bile acids, such as Cholestyramine.
This is a prescription medication, so you should consult your doctor about the treatment.
I suggest to maintain a healthy diet and avoid caffeine, dairy products
greasy foods, very sweet foods.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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