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What Causes Itching Sensation All Over Abdomen After Gall Bladder Removal?

I had my gall bladder out on Monday, and I have experienced itching all over my abdomen, and wher my small incisions are. Today I m noticing that the itching is under my arms, on my forearm, my neck, and sides, including my lower back. Is this normal?
Thu, 9 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, this is not normal.
You had cholecystectomy done.
Sometimes, post cholecystectomy, hepatitis is seen.
This hepatitis can cause increase in bilirubin level and this raised bilirubin can cause generalized skin itching.
So better to get done
1. Ultrasound examination of abdomen for liver parenchyma.
2. Liver function test including bilirubin, SGPT, SGOT etc.
If all these are normal then vitamin B12 deficiency and allergy can be the cause.
So get done vitamin B12 level and if deficiency then you will need supplements.
For allergy, take combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast).. Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Itching Sensation All Over Abdomen After Gall Bladder Removal?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, this is not normal. You had cholecystectomy done. Sometimes, post cholecystectomy, hepatitis is seen. This hepatitis can cause increase in bilirubin level and this raised bilirubin can cause generalized skin itching. So better to get done 1. Ultrasound examination of abdomen for liver parenchyma. 2. Liver function test including bilirubin, SGPT, SGOT etc. If all these are normal then vitamin B12 deficiency and allergy can be the cause. So get done vitamin B12 level and if deficiency then you will need supplements. For allergy, take combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast).. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.