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What Could Severe Pain In Abdomen And Gas After Eating With History Of Gallbladder Removal Indicate?

I had my gulblatterr removed about 8 months ago, but I notice that I am still having problems with a heavy ache in my belly after any meal and also a l o t of gas. I m bewildered and a little afraid. peptol bismol give me a little relief and alfter a few hours the pain fades away until the next time i eat. what is going on?
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Hello,

Without the help of bile it is difficult to digest fat. Due to removal of Gall bladder the bile is significantly reduced. Indigestion of food causes pain in you stomach.
I would advice my patient to reduce the amount of fat in food and eat frequent small meal for easy digestion.
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What Could Severe Pain In Abdomen And Gas After Eating With History Of Gallbladder Removal Indicate?

Hello, Without the help of bile it is difficult to digest fat. Due to removal of Gall bladder the bile is significantly reduced. Indigestion of food causes pain in you stomach. I would advice my patient to reduce the amount of fat in food and eat frequent small meal for easy digestion.