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How To Treat Pain On Right Side Of The Body After Retrieval Of Gall Bladder?

I had my gallblader out 6 months ago and I still have slight pain on the right side under my rib cage, when I get the pain I usually have to go to the bathroom.. stool is always loose and as soon as I eat something I have to go..... I ve noticed that there has been blood in my stool but today i went to the bathroom and blood came out
Wed, 23 Mar 2016
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hi.

noted history of gallbladder surgery and post-operative pain. even those who have been operated on several years ago can experience post-operative pain, tolerable in character and resolving spontaneously. if it is persistent/progressive, a follow-up consult with your doctor is best, for physcal examination and clinical evaluation. you may include banana in your diet to lessen episodes of loose stools.

re your blood-streaked stools, this may not be related to your gallbladder surgery. hemorrhoids and other perianal and colorectal pathologies must be ruled-out. a thorough clinical examination and evaluation by a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, is best. diagnostics (such as fecal occult blood testing, proctoscopy, colonoscopy, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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How To Treat Pain On Right Side Of The Body After Retrieval Of Gall Bladder?

hi. noted history of gallbladder surgery and post-operative pain. even those who have been operated on several years ago can experience post-operative pain, tolerable in character and resolving spontaneously. if it is persistent/progressive, a follow-up consult with your doctor is best, for physcal examination and clinical evaluation. you may include banana in your diet to lessen episodes of loose stools. re your blood-streaked stools, this may not be related to your gallbladder surgery. hemorrhoids and other perianal and colorectal pathologies must be ruled-out. a thorough clinical examination and evaluation by a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, is best. diagnostics (such as fecal occult blood testing, proctoscopy, colonoscopy, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye