Question 1

ever since i had my gall bladder removed, immediately after eating, i get a horrible bout of diarrhea. are there any remedies for this?

Accepted Answer

Usually stops: This occurs in about 5% of patients after cholecystectomy and resolves in more than 90% within 4 to 6 weeks. Can try a low fat diet for now. If it persists your doctor can start you on a bile salt binder named questran (cholestyramine). Discuss with your surgeon at follow up.

Question 2

diarrhea after gall bladder removed, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Avoid fat: Normal to have diarrhea after gallbladder surgery
rich, creamy, fatty food could make it worst
avoid diarrhea medicine since  your body trying to compensating for the lack of the gallbladder
if persist see your surgeon there is a lot of solution for it 
80-90% of people get better on their own.

Question 3

what to do if gall bladder removed suffering from diarrhea after every big meal?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes you can: Get bile gastritis.  Medication that binds bile such as Cholestyramine can sometimes help.  Consult a gastroenterologist for specific recommendation.

Question 4

what could cause it to burn excessively during and for a while after pooping? i have diverticulitis and gall bladder removed. diarrhea all the time.

Accepted Answer

Fissure?: It could be an anal fissure, which tends to be very painful with bowel movements. May also be a skin problem due to chronic diarrhea. Sounds like you need a proper evaluation and good quality exam to figure it out. See your primary care, and ask whether or not it's appropriate to get a referral to a GI specialist. Hope this helps!

Question 5

i had my gall bladder removed and then had diverticulitis. i have had diarrhea since the removal was told to change diet. what should i be eating?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Eat a low fat diet and start probiotics. Diarrhea is common after gall bladder removal but the diverticulitis has disturbed your bacterial flora.  You'll get better soon.

Question 6

i have severe pain where my liver is.i had my gall bladder removed.i have diarrhea and been vomiting for a week.my er say i was fine. what coul it be?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific : Right upper quadrant abdominal pain and vomiting are relatively nonspecific. Possibilities include gastric outlet obstruction, sphincter of oddi spasm, or retained common bile duct stone. See you primary doctor rather than going to the er to check it out.

Question 7

my upper abdomen is slightly swollen, i tend to burp more often, and i am having diarrhea. had gall bladder removed 5 days ago. normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: Discomfort, gas, bloationg, irregular loose or constipated bowel movements csn be very common this early after surgery. Drink plenty of liquids, eat smaller lighter foods ; avoid fatty or greasy foods just for now.  Contact your surgeon for a post-operative follow up to answer your questions.

Question 8

in hosp. with stomach flu on the 8th. lots of diarrhea. better but still having light yellow stool. normal for this? gall bladder removed 1/7.

Accepted Answer

Check stool: Might not be a bad idea if you still feel badly to have stool checked for infectious diarrheas. C diff among those if you have been in hospital.

Question 9

had gall bladder removed nov last year. however, running to have bowel movements for at least 2 years. now always diarrhea with recent urgency to  pas?

Accepted Answer

Bile: use to get stored in the gallbladder till you had a high fat meal and gallbladder contracted releasing bile into your intestines. Now the bile has no where to collect and in effect drips into your intestines irrespective of food presence. This can cause loose stools. Questran (cholestyramine) binds bile and usually helps the loose stools. Talk to your doctor.

Question 10

heartburn constantly and dull pain in upper righ ribcage off and on daily. gall bladder removed 4 years ago urine is normal stool yellow/light tan?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn continues : Sounds like you may have bile gastritis   -  an uncommon cause of heartburn after gallbladder surgery.   Instead of the bile being stored your body is constantly releasing it into the GI tract.  Sometimes instead of flowing in the normal direction  it flows back towards the stomach and can cause a nasty heartburn. An EGD might be helpful.   Are your stools normally this color??

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Ever since i had my gall bladder removed, immediately after eating, i get a horrible bout of diarrhea. are there any remedies for this?

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Diarrhea after gall bladder removed, what to do?

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What to do if gall bladder removed suffering from diarrhea after every big meal?

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What could cause it to burn excessively during and for a while after pooping? i have diverticulitis and gall bladder removed. diarrhea all the time.

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I had my gall bladder removed and then had diverticulitis. i have had diarrhea since the removal was told to change diet. what should i be eating?

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I have severe pain where my liver is.i had my gall bladder removed.i have diarrhea and been vomiting for a week.my er say i was fine. what coul it be?

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My upper abdomen is slightly swollen, i tend to burp more often, and i am having diarrhea. had gall bladder removed 5 days ago. normal?

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In hosp. with stomach flu on the 8th. lots of diarrhea. better but still having light yellow stool. normal for this? gall bladder removed 1/7.

A member asked:

Had gall bladder removed nov last year. however, running to have bowel movements for at least 2 years. now always diarrhea with recent urgency to pas?

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Heartburn constantly and dull pain in upper righ ribcage off and on daily. gall bladder removed 4 years ago urine is normal stool yellow/light tan?

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