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What Causes Think And Dark Stools Post A Gallbladder Surgery?
Question: Yes a fuw months ago I had my gallbladder removed. Before that 5 years before I had a gastric sleeve done. I have noticed that my stools have changed colors. The stool has been have dark and have brown. And thinner. What are the causes and what should I do. I am 59 years old.
Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Thin and dark stools are not from the gallstones or gastric sleeve for sure.
After gallbladder removal due to stones, there is a risk of bile ducts obstruction. If it happens, the stool becomes pale or white, not brown.
Bleeding from the stomach gives black like a tar stool, not brown.
Thin stools can indicate some tumor in the large intestine. The color is a kind of norm. Can be caused by constipation.
In you case, colonoscopy is strongly advisable.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Colonoscopy should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Thin and dark stools are not from the gallstones or gastric sleeve for sure.
After gallbladder removal due to stones, there is a risk of bile ducts obstruction. If it happens, the stool becomes pale or white, not brown.
Bleeding from the stomach gives black like a tar stool, not brown.
Thin stools can indicate some tumor in the large intestine. The color is a kind of norm. Can be caused by constipation.
In you case, colonoscopy is strongly advisable.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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